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LIES I USED TO BELIEVE
I used to believe the scoreboard told the story. But here’s the hard truth: most of us are chasing the wrong metrics. We measure success by output but we’re missing something vital. Because even when we tick those boxes, many... read more
IT’S TIME TO ACCELERATE
Why Leaders Must Now Confront the Brutal Truth
“Do you want to get better — or do you want to stay comfortable?”
That was the question I asked a client in a recent coaching session. He smiled and accepted the challenge. He... read more
ARE YOU READING THE ROOM?
"I thought I was killing it. Turns out I was just murdering the vibe."
Most people don’t read the room well at all.
Like, “overwhelming the room with too many words” during a brief all-hands meeting. Or “calling up your boss... read more
DO OTHERS LISTEN TO YOU?
“The best managers don’t just manage up or down—they create influence and trust among their peers.”
– Jeffrey Pfeffer
During a recent forum event, a friend anxiously shared, “My company is not in alignment with our customer’s evolving agenda, and it’s... read more
WHAT’S YOUR “ONE” THING?
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." – James Clear
I’ve spent 35 years compiling every leadership and self-improvement "hack" that has hit the best seller list—but I have recently... read more
DO YOU SELF-REFLECT?
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience."
- John Dewey
To conquer fear, we must first define it, and then courageously confront it.
For years, I struggled with the fear of showing vulnerability. Growing up I was deeply... read more
WHY IS OPTIMISM A NECESSITY?
“Do you see life as a problem to be solved or an adventure to experience?” - John A. Shedd
In a world where negativity and ego dominate headlines, optimism can feel like a whisper in a dark forest. Optimistic people often... read more
WHAT’S BENEATH THE SURFACE?
We assume that everyone sees life the way we do
- Miguel Angel Ruiz
What if I told you that every member of your team is not just a product of their choices, but a complex collage of hidden stories, long-standing fears,... read more
THE EPIDEMIC OF TALKING TOO MUCH
Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.
- Robert Frost
I recently attended a larger meeting where the speaker opened with... read more
THE PERFECTIONISM EPIDEMIC
“Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield.”
- Brene Brown
During a recent coaching discussion, I reminded a client that perfectionism is a deceptive impulse that hinders personal growth, team morale, and confidence. Over the long run, it... read more