Ideas that Matter

“If you want something new, you have to stop something old.” Peter Drucker Are you comfortable changing your mind? This week I had the opportunity to lead a coaching discussion with a client who has enjoyed decades of success, personal accolades, and carries... read more

A trap in dealing with difficult people is getting wrapped up in their personality. - Tara Stiles THE IDEA: To be courageous and bold, yet thoughtful, when coaching a challenging teammate is one of the most difficult skills in our lives today.... read more

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch Recently one of my friends shared how she was avoiding difficult discussions with her boss because of his insecurities and inability to receive feedback. Anytime her boss was opposed,... read more

“When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves” - Viktor E. Frankl THE IDEA: A friend of mine recently pulled me aside at a conference and lovingly challenged me: “Dan, I don’t think... read more

THE IDEA: Last week an old friend of mine grabbed my arm and shared “The game has changed, and I am not sure I am up for this anymore.” My friend is accomplished, respected, loved by his peers, very purpose... read more

"THE IDEA:  I recently got off the phone with a small training agency that cold-called me three times, trying to sell me a consulting service.  He called me uninvited, wouldn’t take “no” for an answer, and kept the heat on me until... read more

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” - Fred DeVito One of the leaders I have coached for years recently shared with me, “I’ve lost my edge.” She went on to explain how she was avoiding difficult discussions and felt defensive when peers... read more

5 SECRETS I LEARNED IN 2022 Last month prior to facilitating a panel discussion in New York, I sat in my hotel room with my stomach in knots.  My inner imposter was getting the best of me.  As I sat in... read more

“We gather information (selectively), interpret it (prejudicially), and recall it (unreliably).” - Marshall Goldsmith THE IDEA:  Yesterday morning I watched as a driver screamed at the top of his lungs at a biker for advancing through a green light in my local... read more

“It is not as much about who you used to be, as it is about who you choose to be.” ― Sanhita Baruah THE IDEA:  When I was in elementary school, high school, college, and even during the beginning of my professional... read more