Picture this: You’re cruising down the road, music blaring, when suddenly, you decide to switch lanes. Unbeknownst to you, another driver was cruising just as merrily along that same patch of asphalt. Your harmless lane change results in him missing the green...
In the thick of World War II, with Britain under relentless bombardment, Prime Minister Winston Churchill found himself drowning in verbose reports from his war cabinet. He penned a frustration-laden observation, “To do our work, we all have to read a mass of...
Imposter Syndrome vs. Growth Mindset The most surprising revelation I have had in three years as a coach for business leaders is the prevalence of imposter syndrome. A number of the people I coach have a “Wow” factor of 12 on a scale of 1 to 10. I look at them and...
How to Be a Leader Who Inspires, Not Intimidates Being a “tough boss” is a two-sided sword. While it speaks to your high standards and unwavering commitment to excellence, it could imply that your team feels perpetually under pressure, which can erode...
I escaped from prison last week. A prison more powerful than concrete and steel. The prison of my mind that tells me I am inept at anything that says “Some assembly required.” I share this story with you because it is not just about overcoming a personal barrier, but...
At last week’s Vistage meeting, our speaker challenged us to go deep into our beliefs system and talk about the gender and ethnic biases we have seen or perhaps even practiced. There was uncomfortable silence in the room for 30 seconds. Then 60 seconds. (My mind raced...
