Lately it seems that a lot of my work has been about the role or definition of a manager vs. a leader. I was surprised that there are as many interpretations of the roles as there are definitions in Webster’s Dictionary. You need both, and … Read more
Most of us are very happy to share our opinions with others. You can’t really help but have an opinion – however, it may or may not be a fact, or based on facts. Opinions are just our interpretation of an event or a series … Read more
Can you really “manage time?” So many books, presentations and training sessions are devoted to “time management” that one would think it’s something you can manage. However, time is a constant, it never changes. There are 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a … Read more
In working with CEOs and entrepreneurs over the last 25 years or so, I’ve come to believe that the role of the CEO or leader of the organization is really two things; growing your people and growing your company. If you’re spending an inordinate amount … Read more
First, a caveat, I was never a big fan of Lance Armstrong – something about his demeanor or behavior felt a little too self-absorbed for me. Although arguably a great athlete, he was singularly focused on the win to the extent that he was willing to … Read more
I just completed the Tribal Leadership Intensive Course through Culturesync, an organization co-founded by Dave Logan, author of Tribal Leadership. So naturally, I’m going to evangelize a little about the concepts and ideas I want to incorporate into my work. First, I’ve always believed that values drive … Read more
After a 4.5 year hiatus at Vistage corporate, I’m back to what I love most. Working with entrepreneurs. Helping Leaders discover and execute what they already know so they can be more effective in business and in life. Helping them step away from the business … Read more