Executive Leadership and Woodworking
September 22, 2020
My wife said she wanted a new kitchen pantry for her birthday. I like doing what my wife asks. Fortunately for me, ripping out the old pantry and building a
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Managerial Courage
September 15, 2020
We are remodeling a bathroom and are in search of the holy grail—a certain rug that we saw somewhere that we should have bought when we saw it but didn’t. Our
Leadership, Ownership, and Vision
September 13, 2020
This week’s meeting with a client reminded me of something so fundamental in running any size of business. Don’t forget your vision. John Maxwell says the best definition of a
A Little Change Makes a Big Difference
September 10, 2020
Change comes in many forms. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it and then later becomes the “AH HA” moment.
Leading in a VUCA World
September 8, 2020
The word VUCA is really an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. You would think this is a new term describing the recent events we have all faced.
Are You Coachable?
September 6, 2020
If your current professional or personal situation is not producing the results you expect, then perhaps some coaching is needed. But before you simply engage a coach, ask yourself whether you are truly coachable.
Manager vs Leader
September 3, 2020
When I taught Strategic Leadership, the students had to read John Kotter’s 1990 article on “What Leaders Really Do.” Kotter was very effective in setting out different functions for leaders
3 Circles of Leadership
September 1, 2020
Whether you own a business or work for a larger company in a management role, there are three circles of leadership you will be juggling at all times. In a