Where’s Your Swag

Where’s Your Swag

  I’m fortunate that my work takes me to conferences all over North America. If you’ve ever attended one, you know exactly what happens. By the end of the conference, you’ve collected a bag full of “SWAG.” A nice coffee mug. A...
Two Fingers Today… Two Hands Tomorrow

Two Fingers Today… Two Hands Tomorrow

Recently, I spent some time weeding my garden. And I’ve noticed something interesting. If I stay consistent and do a little weeding regularly, the job is incredibly easy. Most weeds can be pulled with just two fingers in a matter of seconds. Simple. Quick. No stress....
Unplug From the Matrix

Unplug From the Matrix

  Summer has always been one of my favorite times of the year. Not because life slows down. Because it gives us permission to. Every summer, my family and I spend time in Northern Michigan. If you’ve ever been there, you know what I’m talking about....
If We Don’t Change, Then We Choose

If We Don’t Change, Then We Choose

There’s a quote often attributed to Albert Einstein. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. It’s become a bit of a cliche, but like so many old phrases it sticks around because it’s true.   In business, in leadership, and...
Be the Backstop

Be the Backstop

I’ve been facilitating a lot of sessions recently around coaching and effective delegation, and I keep running into the same misconception from leaders at every level. Somewhere along the way, people started believing their job as a leader is to remove every problem,...