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Why leaders obsess - and what to do about it
It’s our job as leaders to obsess. In fact, if we weren’t obsessing about something, we’d obsess that we have nothing to obsess over. If you think... Read More
When leaders have epiphanies
Bam! In a gush of mental processing, you figured out the puzzle pieces and achieved a breakthrough of extraordinary, life-altering magnitude. Not only... Read More
Why current reality is never good enough
As a consultant and business coach, I often wish I could have my clients lie on a couch while I sit in a big leather chair asking deep questions and... Read More
To build a company that endures
Imagine a business law that stated, "If you start a company, it must endure for generations." As an entrepreneur myself, I must admit that... Read More
The ‘New Normal’ Org Chart
The “New Normal” is how I describe the state of doing business today. Think of it as a tidal wave of change that is relentless and moving at high... Read More
Cynicism: forever your nemesis
The role of leader can be a solitary existence. You are the ultimate decision maker. You are the creator and protector of the company vision. You... Read More
Truth prevails in crisis
A few years ago, I got stuck in travel hell. It was early evening when my US Airways flight landed in Charlotte, NC. As I deplaned, I was handed a... Read More
Accomplish more
If your to-do list is as long as your arm and growing every day, the problem might be that you just don’t have a system for getting things done.... Read More
Feed on solutions not problems
Leaders deal with problems every day, all day. It's your job. Big, small and in between, problems will seek you out like metal to a magnet.... Read More
Surviving and thriving in the ‘New Normal’
The “old normal” died in the closing days of 2008. Its passing received no headlines, not even a somber obituary. It just died and took with it many... Read More
Why do we do it?
Why do we want to be leaders? What pushes us to start our own companies? We must be crazy to subject ourselves to the intense stress and strain of... Read More