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Wow! Ms. Chapman and Mr. Combs in a Fast Car
Worth a listen if you haven’t already.
Why Me?
Or better asked: Why you? I promised you an updated list of offerings, and that is coming to you next week. In the meantime, I…
Boeing’s Bolts
I’m catching up reading the newspapers after travel for client work. And the door that blew off that Alaska Airlines plane in mid-flight? Initial investigations…
Wondering What’s Next?
Settle in, peeps, this one’s a bit long. I wanted to get this to you when you might have more bandwidth to digest it. A…
When You Can’t Afford the Time
True story. Toward the end of a coaching session many years ago, a very busy COO at a Fortune 500 company confessed to me, “I…
Brand New Offering! Ready? AIM.
I want to get this to you now, before it goes out to social and my website. There will be a full list of 2024…
To Those Who Dream
Thank you. You elevate us all. Happy Birthday, Dr. King.
A Dog Stuck in the Mud
I got a voicemail yesterday from the Executive Director of one of the charitable organizations that I donate to. And she did something pretty unusual.…
Did You Forget?
I was listening to this podcast while making a pot of soup today. And one of the first things that Dan Harris said really caught…
This Question
Came up first in conversation with a mentee, then a client, and now I’m finding it helpful, as well. So I thought I’d pass it…
Happy New Year!
Welcome, 2024! I’m always surprised at how much a year contains, at all that can happen. I’ve had a tradition for a long time to…
The Last Sunday Sketch of 2023
Of all things not business and leadership related. Reading: This list for what’s next for fiction. The Midnight Library, a rec from a very dear…
Last Chance to Register!
I wanted to let you know that registration closes tomorrow at 5pm ET for my upcoming cost-free webinar, Authoritative Influence, on January 9th at 11am…
4 Questions
As you are traveling, cooking, merrying, unwrapping, giving, and celebrating over the coming weeks: 1. What do you most want to be different in 2024?…
Time is of the Essence!
On January 9th at 11am ET I’m offering a cost-free, 45 minute webinar on Authoritative Influence. Registration closes this Thursday, December 21 at 5pm ET.…
Kitchen Aid Case Study
I had to buy a new Kitchen Aid stand mixer this week. Not because the first one conked out after more than 30 years but…
Only 2 Weeks Left!
The only-happens-once-a-year discount is on, people! In celebration of the New Year of 2024, most consulting, coaching, and speaking engagements are discounted by 24% for…
Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper
“If it’s not terrifying, it’s kind of not worth doing.” In unison and in response to an interviewer’s question about taking on the formidable challenge…
It’s Here! The Annual List You’ll Want to Check Twice, 2023
For the eighth year in a row, I’ve asked clients, colleagues, and leaders from The Making Magnificence Project® for their most-loved book of the year.…
Taylor and Time
Peggy Noonan of the WSJ predicted it, and publications from the NYT to Rolling Stone are reporting it. Ms. Swift has been named Time Magazine’s…
OpenAI, Part Two
I’m still pondering this, wondering about the consequences when leaders (the Board in this scenario) don’t anticipate well. In essence, the Board unwittingly and unintentionally…
You Signed Up, Didn’t You?
For the cost-free webinar I’m hosting on January 9th at 11am ET: Authoritative Influence If you’ve been wondering how to: – Turn ideas into initiatives…
Happy Thanksgiving and Some December Goodies
First, I’m sending my warmest wishes to you for a bountiful Thanksgiving spent with those you love, an abundance of good things and great food,…
Two Conflicting Lessons from OpenAI
Are you watching this unfold? Kind of remarkable. Two initial observations: It is worthwhile to aspire to be a deeply respected, beloved, and trusted leader…
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