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Sushi Bar
It’s evening and I’m looking over the last of the sushi at a high-end grocery store. It doesn’t look great. The employee behind the counter…
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Mile 22
Is supposed to be the worst mile of a marathon. Runners report hitting a wall, with very little physical reserve left. Even though there are…
Impact
Impact is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. A few questions: What does impact mean to you? How do you define it? Where…
There is No Time Like the Present
That’s true. In business and in life. But the questions are: For what? And with whom? For more on Magnificent Leadership® and working with…
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The Upside of Infighting
Self-Correcting Teams™, those that go beyond high performance to exemplary performance, can have considerable disagreement, debate, and dissent without doing damage to the team. Which…
Want to Know the Strength of Your Team? Take a Vacation.
Two of my clients, at a very busy time of year, are taking vacations. They’re in different industries, but both oversee large, critical initiatives. One…
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Do You Trust Your Colleagues?
Or, put another way, do you have colleagues whom you can trust? Those you can seek out at critical junctures when you need carefully considered…
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Falling Asleep in the Dentist’s Chair
Last week I had the experience that not many of us look forward to: a dental visit that required drilling and filling. Except. I found…
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Three Different Conversations, Same Common Denominator
Last week, I had three different client conversations that shared a common theme: people challenges. The open positions that required better and faster magnetization of…
The Three-Legged Stool of Career Transition
About 20% of the work that I do is with executives who are at a career crossroads, asking questions about staying or going. Or, if…
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The Downside of Being on the Inside
There are many advantages to being up close. You’re there to build relationships with customers and clients. They call you first when there’s a problem. …
The 3 Spheres of Leadership Influence
Influence of Others: The 3-5 people above you that you need to be visible to. Managing up. Managing your reports and building a Self-Correcting Team™.…
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The Surprising Ingredient of Leadership Ascension
Many of my clients prepare for elevated leadership roles in our work together. Although we focus on a number of things, from where to build…
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Choreographing for Performance
Last weekend I had the incredibly joyful experience of watching my best friend’s daughter perform in a dance competition in New York City. It was…
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The Competitive War of the Future
One of my clients recently gave a strategy lecture at the b-school where they did their MBA. It so happens that school is nearby, and…
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Choosing the Seat
About five years ago, I attended a global consulting conference where I requested a “hot seat” in front of the audience. The purpose: I would…
It’s Here
The new year. And the promise of the yet unwritten. But, wait. Take a walk with me. To next January. And now look back over…
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New Offerings in the New Year
In celebration of the new year that’s around the corner, I’m offering two new keynotes and a special offer. Book any keynote for 2019 or…
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The List You’ll Want to Check Twice, 2018
For the third year in a row, I’ve asked clients, colleagues, and leaders from The Making Magnificence Project® for their most-loved book of the year. Below…
How to Tell the Truth
Last week’s blog focused on criteria for evaluating an executive coach. Number four of five was a coach who would tell you the truth and…
How to Screen an Executive Coach
If you’re considering working with an executive coach, below are five suggested screening criteria. Does it feel like a fit? Above all, whomever you choose…
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Glen Tullman’s New Book
The status quo in healthcare just isn’t working, Glen Tullman tells us in his new book. And he’s dedicated himself to being a part of…
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you an abundance of all good things and the time and space to pause and take them in.
Tolerating Uncertainty
Tonight is a special evening. I have the joy of hearing Ben Fountain read from his new book. Ben is one of the leaders featured…
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