Fifteen years ago, I received an email from Guy Kawasaki that created a problem I hadn’t anticipated. Guy was launching his new book “Enchantment” and said if I was interested in recording a podcast with him that he’d be happy to do it. Now being able to have a one-on-one … Click to continue reading
Under the current cloud of economic uncertainty, not to mention increasing pressures and demands to deliver better results with less, it’s easy for leaders to overlook the ripple effects they create that shape and inform their organization’s culture. And those ripples are not only created at moments of importance and … Click to continue reading
Most organizations approach inclusion by focusing on representation metrics and diversity initiatives. But what if this surface-level approach is exactly why employees continue to feel disconnected, undervalued, and disempowered from bringing their best efforts to work? That’s the compelling insight my guest Priya Nalkur shares in this episode of my … Click to continue reading
When we look at what makes a leader influential, there’s a tendency to focus on the kinds of strategies and decisions they employed. But this overlooks the fact that what made these leaders so successful in executing these strategies was their ability to craft a leadership narrative that bridges where … Click to continue reading
With the new year well under way, most of us have mapped out what we want our team and ourselves to accomplish over the coming months. In most cases, these goals understandably revolve around revenue growth, exploring new markets, and identifying potential hurdles. But what about setting leadership goals for … Click to continue reading
In my 20-plus years in the leadership space, there is one tell-tale sign I’ve repeatedly seen in empowered workforces: employees who are confident making decisions without having to seek approval. In fact, in my first book, “Leadership Vertigo”, I share the story of former Goodyear Plant Director Billy Ray Taylor … Click to continue reading
As much as we might wish otherwise, the fact is encountering setbacks and challenges have become a regular part of our leadership journey in today’s uncertain and increasingly complex business environment. It’s why the most successful leaders today are not those who try to avoid adversity, but those who’ve helped … Click to continue reading
There’s a commonly held belief that leadership courage is a trait that you either have or you don’t. That only the most rarefied few have what it takes to rally people around them to press ahead and meet the uncertainty – or adversity – that stands before them. But what … Click to continue reading
In today’s increasingly competitive and uncertain business environment, an organization’s ability to innovate has become critical to achieving success and long-term growth. Of course, an organization’s ability to generate new ideas and solutions depends on a leader’s ability to foster and nurture a culture of creativity. And this means doing … Click to continue reading
It seems there’s not a lot everyone can agree on these days … except maybe how hard it can be to feel optimistic about things. After all, optimism is something reserved for when things are going well – or at least that there’s the promise of better times ahead. It’s … Click to continue reading
When I’m asked to speak about the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, the focus is naturally on the impact it has on workplace outcomes. However, the truth is applying emotional intelligence creates ripples that extend far beyond our work as it positively impacts not only the way we lead, … Click to continue reading
Leadership today is messy. Really messy. The old playbook doesn’t work anymore. Industries shift overnight, new tech disrupts everything, and leaders are left scrambling to figure out what actually works when nothing stays the same for long. I’ve watched countless leaders struggle with this reality. Some adapt, while others don’t … Click to continue reading