Core values. All the leadership gurus talk about them. "A core value is something you're willing to get punished for." - Patrick Lencioni...

Buzz words and phrases when overused are a nuisance. Like an annoying gnat or mosquito buzzing around your head. Most of them need to be ...

It's a new year. You've got a clean slate and renewed optimism. You, like me, are probably thinking about what you want to accomplish in ...

As I reflect on this year, here are some of my favorite things, new finds, and pleasant surprises. Putting this list together...

Want to make more money? Grow as a leader. Why? As my friend John McGee says, "Leaders exist because problems exist." Leaders are problem...

Blame City, USA. Sometimes I feel like this is where I live. Why? I'm a dad. I live with a twelve-year-old and a ten-year-old. Deny, deny...

For years, my growth strategy as a leader was simple. Read a popular book and do what the author said to do. My leadership journey has in...

I, like many people, struggle with fear. This was true before 2020. This year has given me hundreds of opportunities to work on this area...

A Scarcity Mindset never wins.

This is now officially the Star Wars technology I most want. Yeah, a real lightsaber would be cool. Yes, hyperdrive would be convenient. ...

Reading books is one of the fastest and easiest ways to expand your network.

A poorly written goal is just as damaging as not having a goal.

A new TLA for a new era.

Coaching people is not easy. Here are some tips to help.

During quarantine, I decided to dive into Walter Isaacson’s biography on Steve Jobs. It was fantastic escapism reading during the uncerta...

I, like many of you, have forced myself to master the art of working from home. There are some benefits to this new way of life. No traff...

Healthy teams feel safe.

Listening. It’s the most critical communication skill. This was true in June 2019, and it’s certainly true now in June 2020. You cannot i...

Yes, I do look different. Thank you for noticing. No, I didn't start doing CrossFit, those gyms have been closed. No, I haven't started m...

I don't even want to type the word. But I guess I have to. COVID. There, I said it. Ugh. I feel so dirty. Does anyone have an opinion on ...