On Leading the Best Workplace in America with Ron Kitchens
For today’s profile, we have another special episode of the podcast. I’m honored to introduce you to someone who’s been a mentor to me for more than a decade. More than anything, he taught me how to...
View ArticleOn Building a System of Inspiration with Meron Bareket
In another interview edition of the podcast, you’ll hear about the habits Meron Bareket uses to build a system of inspiration, for himself and his audience. Listen in and you’ll learn: – Who inspired...
View ArticleEndless Evolution
A little over five years ago, I started writing here. Sometimes, I’ve written consistently. Mostly not. It’s really hard to write when life is hard, and the last few years have been hard. (The “fall...
View ArticleLeadership Essentials: the Daily March
“Leadership” is a verb. It is a mindset, a choice to accept responsibility, empower others, and make a difference. It is available to any of us, regardless of our age, education level, title, or any...
View ArticleLeadership Essentials: the Schedule Template
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. – Annie Dillard As a leader, one of the most important benefits we can give our teams is to be organized and intentional. It’s also one of...
View ArticleLeadership Essentials: Masterful Meetings
There’s no shortage of jokes or complaints about how horrible meetings can be. They’re boring. They’re pointless. They’re a waste of time. Leaders know better. Leaders know that meetings are essential...
View ArticleLeadership Essentials: the One on One
“Generally, people who think one-on-one meetings are a bad idea have been victims of poorly designed one-on-one meetings. The key to a good one-on-one meeting is the understanding that it is the...
View ArticleLeaders are Storytellers.
It began with a question. A small boy begging in the streets of India. “What do you want most in the world?” “A pencil,” he replied. I reached into my backpack, handed him my pencil, and watched as a...
View ArticleLeadership Essentials: Clarity of Vision
Walt Disney had a vision of a place where children and parents could have fun together. First glimpsed on his television show, Disney’s vivid imagination and ability to share his dreams with others...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Don’t Have Time to Plan
Often, the response I get to a leadership article about planning is along the lines of, “That sounds great, but I never have time for it.” I feel that too. But my response would have to be, “You don’t...
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