People First. Strategy Second.
I was sitting in the audience of 15,000 yesterday eagerly anticipating the entrance of leadership and performance catalyst Jim Collins for his his...
Are You Listening?
I wasn’t listening. Not for a long time. Not what I now consider to be effective, expert listening.
Are You Ready?
The question was posed to me in an email last night around 10 pm. A meeting planner producing a big event in Minneapolis today had a keynote speaker...
Change Starts With You
Today I will be teaching our course on Collaborative Leadership to a small group of executives. The conversation will emphasize the evolution in...
There’s No Place Like Home
Lesson #1
Pass the Sledgehammer
I glanced over at Don MacPherson. He didn’t look much better than I was feeling. A few minutes past 8:00 am we were both standing on an asphalt...
4 Keys to Effective Collaborative Leadership
The world of work is a complicated place.
Make Your Move
Lesson #22
What Kind of Person Do You Want to Become?
Lesson #40
Hold People Accountable. Start With You.
Lesson #34
3 Years Old and 50 Lessons Learned
This week my company turned 3 years old.
Follow Up & How You Do Things
Leadership. Sales. Recruiting.
You Better Be Good
I opened my eyes 5 minutes before the alarm clock sounded. 5:25 a.m. Atlanta. Still half-asleep. I was into the third day of a 3 city, 3 keynote...
I Want to Be a Salesman
“I decided tonight I want to be a professional salesman.”
Inspired Living
A few years ago (at 38 years old to be precise) in the recess of my mind I knew I was facing a key inflection point and some important life choices.