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We Must Do Better
I’m still shaken, horrified, and saddened by Saturday’s assassination attempt. And have been thinking about what, if anything, any of us can do about where…
Announcing Two New Development Opportunities This Fall!
The Magnificent Leadership® Live Annual Event on October 17+18 Once a year, leaders from across a broad range of industries come together in Raleigh for…
The Debate
About the debate and whether our President should step aside is still raging. And ever since last week, I’ve been thinking about what this question…
From Munger to Microsoft
I was watching Nicole Kidman accept the AFI’s Life Achievement Award when she made me pause. Quoting Andy Warhol, she said, “Make art. Let others…
What’s Around the Next Corner?
If you’re like Julie Laulis, CEO of Cable One, you can’t help but ask that question. Whether you’re out on a hike, enthralled by your…
Replace Your High Performing Team
And Build a Self-Correcting Team℠, instead. On September 10th at 10am ET I’m offering an interactive, 45 minute, cost-free webinar on Building a Self-Correcting Team℠,…
This is a Story
About ingenuity and perseverance and resilience in business. And love. Have a great weekend, peeps.
It’s Amplified, Not Artificial
Intelligence. That’s a more accurate description, said Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer at SHRM, as we explored this and other critical business issues last Friday…
Stepping Out of Your Vertical
And into an enterprise mindset, something many of my clients are asking of their current and aspiring senior leadership, requires the following: Curiosity. About other…
Half Way
Well, almost. I don’t know if you’re as surprised as I am to find yourself looking at June 1st, but it’s been a bit of…
In Honor and Memory
Of those in our armed forces who, in Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion” for our country.
If You’re Leading a New Team
Four recommendations: Understand the culture your predecessor established and led with. For example, if they micromanaged and ruled with an iron fist, people will likely…
Readiness vs the Right Time
Readiness is important if we’re beginning coaching (or any worthwhile endeavor). It signals that we’re open to what comes next. Excited, even. It does not…
Why Retail is in the Toilet
At least brick and mortar, is probably a complex amalgam of factors, among them the long-shifting sands of those sales being subsumed by the convenience…
Challenging Assignments
I’m just out of meeting with my global mastermind where a colleague shared information on adult learning that really caught my attention: 70% of it…
Trends and Patterns
Among my clients: Building a Self-Correcting Team℠ Leading with Authoritative Influence℠ Meeting or Exceeding Growth Expectations Building and leading a team that is empowered and…
If You Missed It
When Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer of SHRM National, spoke at the Magnificent Leadership® Annual Event in 2022, you’ll have a chance to listen to…
Don’t Trust
Your gut is a popular refrain these days. I’ve heard it multiple times on different podcasts. It’s catchy. And I think it’s really misguided. What…
Only 6 Months to Go!
Until October 17+18 and the LIVE Magnificent Leadership® Annual Event. And we are already half way sold out, earlier than ever before! What can you…
A New Season of The Making Magnificence Project®
Twelve years ago, I began having in-depth conversations with leaders of all kinds about how they faced significant transition. I wanted to hear their stories.…
When Your Teammate is the Problem
Grab a snack and settle in, peeps. This one’s a bit long as the topic is something I’ve coached multiple clients on this week alone,…
What if You’re the One Who’s Flagging?
Pushing harder or pushing through isn’t going to turn it around (darn it) even though that might be your default, your go-to. In the last…
When Your Team is Flagging
Inspiration is the antidote to weariness. I was talking with a client recently, an extraordinary and seasoned leader, who was concerned that the marathon they…
2 Options
Dog trainer #1: Came highly recommended. Trained as a scientist, lots of dog knowledge, running her own business. During our initial consult of 15 minutes,…
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