In our podcast series In Search of A Leader we address a few taboo subjects from time to time. Barbecue a few sacred cows. Storm the gates of power with lancets of truth - sometimes still dripping with the blood of workers. Now that I have exhausted my...
I watched a brawl unfold just the other day. It seems to be a normal part of life now. This one was on national television. Two outspoken experts, each convinced their view was the way, the truth, and the light. And just as convinced that the other was...
I've been something of a treasure hunter all my life. I just didn't know it. Whether it was looking for rocks - or baseball cards - or arrowheads - or marbles - when I was a kid. Or pens - or watches - or rare books - or...
My grandson was six years old when he penned the timeless message above. The date was March 24th, 2024. Cooper is eight now - and I remind myself that, when he struggled to write those words, the idea of reading and writing must have seemed almost insurmountable. But...
I think I’m going to offend some people with this article. I hope so. I’m growing increasingly convinced that in this era of unparalleled “connectedness” we have a problem. We’re losing our connection – with people – with life. I suspect Digital Addiction will soon be a major area...
I’ve met my share of smart people in my life. I hope to meet a few more. And if I’m lucky I might run across a few wise ones too. There’s a difference, you know. Smart people are easy to discern - quick with an answer and always ready...
A few stories from my life as a consultant and Executive Coach...
I recently had an interesting conversation with a former colleague, one who had managed to navigate a pretty difficult series of interviews. And landed a big job with a new company. They were telling me about Day 1 – The “On-Board” day. The requisite paperwork. The mind...
Full disclosure. When it comes to most companies, I believe strategy is The Great Black Hole – and like its physical counterpart in the outer regions of the universe, it has become so immense that nothing, not even light, can escape its clutches. The astronomical version is...
It's a long career trail. Finding out how to read the signs can make a world of difference. Here's some that took me a while to understand. Find a mentor. It’s not a marathon – it is a series of sprints. The trick is to...