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If You’ve Been Thinking About Working Together
2022 probably isn’t a bad time. In fact, it might be the best time. 2020 threw you into chaos. 2021 has you running a marathon…
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Stacked Higher: Anna Karenina. I might be throwing myself under a train at 800+ pages. Watched: Silver…
Caught off Guard?
Somehow, we’ve arrived in November. Perhaps it’s the pace of business coupled with yet-unknowns, but the end of 2021 is near and many of us…
Strategic Priorities, Part 2
Does your deputy know their strategic priorities? Have you helped to define them? One should include managing up — to you. And taking things off…
Executive Imposters
You might have a rather loud train running through your head that sounds like, “Do-I-have-what-it-takes-to-do-this-did-they-make-a-mistake-in-choosing-me-what-if-I’m-revealed-to-not-be-who-they-think-I-am?” Rest assured, you are not alone. Very seasoned leaders tell…
When Things Go Awry
That’s exactly what’s supposed to happen. This from Brad Wilson and Glen Tullman, said separately and in complete agreement, during our panel discussion at the…
Are You Asking Your Customers?
What they want and prefer? Giving them surveys? Polling them? Inquiring about what additional products/levels of service/offerings you can provide? I know you’re just trying…
Thank You
For opening, for hitting reply and saying that something resonated for you, for forwarding on to your teams and organizations, for shouting out and sharing…
A Few Things Coming Up (and Adele)
Now Open: The 2022 Magnificent Leadership® Ascension Program – Private Leadership Guidance Concierge consulting for bold leaders who want to create a lasting imprint of…
Great Resignation or Boomerang?
Don’t know. Too early. But waiting and hoping that the talent war won’t visit you, isn’t a great strategy. What are you doing today to…
Strategic Priorities
Are front and center in conversations with clients these days. Because when change and growth are rapid, it’s costly – for you and your organization…
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related: One of my best pals is back from running the Boston marathon. As he was relaying tales…
Registration is Open: The 2nd Annual Legacy On Purpose℠ Private Conference
January 6+7, 2022. In less than 90 days we begin a new year. On January 6+7, I invite you to begin yours. Bolder. Braver. More…
Reimagine
One thing. Professional or personal. What could it look like if it were different? What do you want it to look like? Start there.
I’ve Heard You: The Quicksand Effect
The many, many, many (!) of you who responded to yesterday’s blog on The Quicksand Effect. As a result, I’m offering a brand new workshop:…
The Quicksand Effect
Is when you’re continually pulled into the daily and unable to focus on the strategic where you add the greatest value. What’s the strategic? The…
News and New Offerings
The 2nd Annual Legacy on Purpose Conference: January 6+7, 2022 9:30-12:30, both days. Virtual. 2022 is around the corner. Greet it with wonder, hope, and…
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related: The open-faced savory croissant at Boulted Bread is a thing of culinary beauty and taste. Ricotta spread…
Oh, Where to Begin?
With all the leadership gold that everyone in the room was soaking up when Brad Wilson and Glen Tullman spoke on Day 2 of the…
Does a Virtual Environment Impede a CEO’s Ability to Lead?
That’s one of the questions I’ll be asking Glen Tullman, CEO, Transcarent and Brad Wilson, CEO Emeritus, BCBSNC, this morning on Day 2 of The…
Your Negative Split
Running a negative split means running the second half of a race faster than the first. It’s often used for longer distances, like marathons. What…
Culture as Competitive Edge
Is the keynote I’m delivering at today’s WICT Leadership Conference. If you think culture is one of those squishy business notions, the convergence between it…
Your Thought Leadership
Need not be lengthy. Only impactful. Which means it’s of value to whomever is reading or hearing it.
As Long as We’re in Europe
A dear friend is visiting the City of Light and asked for a quick list of my favorite places. I’m passing them along here because…
Are you elevating your leadership as your business grows?