Since many of you have been suggesting audio versions of my blog posts and books, I thought I’d give the format a try from on the road. In this quick podcast, I’ll share some thoughts and lessons from a recent visit to a North Carolina company with a great backstory. I hope you’ll take 5…
Quick Thought: Be Inspired by Excellence
Yesterday, my small-town hardware store offered to get on Amazon and order something for me that they don’t stock. No added fee, no markup. “Just reimburse us for the product cost. We offer to do this for our customers so they don’t have to get on Amazon if they don’t want to.” Even though I’m one who…
1 New President = 3 Lessons for All Leaders
The United States presidency has been in the news now for what, 2 years? After the election, and before that the primary, and now we've finished the inauguration...I thought it would be interesting to look at the presidency right now through a different lens than is typical. I'd like to look at it through a management coaching lens.
Deck the Halls with Servant Leaders
Whatever your reasons for celebrating this time of year, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us recognize this as a season of giving. Giving presents, our time, possibly some hugs, often good wishes, money, you name it. Whatever the gift, this is a season when giving to others takes precedence over receiving…
Tragedy, Solidarity, & Leadership
Like most of us, I don’t have words to describe my response to the horrendous attacks in Paris last week. Sadness, disgust, horror…so many thoughts come to mind. But wherever I turn, I see people responding to the tragedy with messages of support, hope, and unity. Take this simple image from the Amazon website: Already,…
Making Bad Grades: An Unorthodox Tip for the New School Year
Let’s go back in time: You’re 12 years old, walking home from school, sweating over the report card in your backpack. Your parents ask for it the minute you walk through the door. On it, they see 2 As, 2 Bs, and a D. Which grade do Mom & Dad want to talk about first? For…
