Ideas that Matter

"Half of wisdom is learning what to unlearn." -Larry Niven THE IDEA:  A friend recently reminded me that “It takes honesty, courage and real emotional health to be open to the insecurity of feedback rather than choose to take the easy road... read more

“Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything.” John Kenneth Galbraith THE IDEA: The game has changed, and most companies are still trying to play by the old rules, and it’s demoralizing everyone. Each month I facilitate intimate group conversations with several... read more

Business must give people enriching, rewarding lives, or it is not worth doing.  Richard Branson THE IDEA:  I recently was coaching a friend who had lost her spark and MOJO.  I asked, “Are you still having fun and is your team energized... read more

THE IDEA:  I have learned over the last two years, that emotional wellbeing is the catalyst for creating elite teams.  During our most recent Elevation Forum, held the day before the NACDS Annual conference in West Palm Beach Florida, a... read more

“Cheating and covering up are natural by-products of a top-down culture that does not accept “no” or “it can't be done” for an answer.” ― Amy C. Edmondson, The Fearless Organization THE IDEA:  I recently spoke with an old friend who was struggling... read more

“Brevity is the soul of wit.” -William Shakespeare The Idea:  How often has someone asked you the question “what do you do?”  How many times have you started a conversation with a potential customer yet fumbled over why you are distinct, valuable, and necessary?  Research... read more

“Listen with the will to learn.” -Unarine Ramaru The Idea:  Steve Jobs had Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Design – the creative mind behind most of the beautiful Apple designs that decorate our homes and offices. U2’s Bono was silently and subtly inspired... read more

The Idea:  I recently spoke to an industry friend that shared with me that they felt isolated, apathetic, and frustrated because their department head was tone-deaf to the emotional needs of their team after almost two years of Covid. I... read more

“What should you forget?” - Mack Elevation A few years back I partnered with a client who had previously enjoyed an entrepreneurial success.  She had made a lot of money selling her business and, after sitting on the sidelines for a few... read more

THE IDEA:  We have all been disappointed by lies, half-truths and underperforming leaders and cultures.  I have personally experienced so-called “purpose driven” companies who’ve treated their employees and stakeholders like dirt.  I’ve watched pastors and preachers who have been more... read more