This is the foundation of high trust, psychologically safe organizations. And this is where the truly lasting impact and fulfillment comes from in our leadership. People these days are wanting their leaders to get past the gimmicks, fads, and flavours of the month and be real. Legacy is not so much what we leave behind […]
One of the best parts of my work is the incredible people I connect with and learn from, one of whom is Geoff Topping, Chief People Officer at Challenger Motor Freight. Amazing guy. Totally authentic. In one exchange, Geoff mentioned that he created a list of how authenticity can be demonstrated in the workplace. It […]
Everyone communicates but few connect. – John Maxwell Our newly hired hand arrived early. When I saw an old man riding a rusted bicycle up our gravel road in the pouring rain and into the yard of our family farm, I wondered, “Who is this slightly scary, weird-looking guy, whistling and smiling, dressed in worn-out coveralls, […]
For years I have taught the principle, “fit people, don’t fix people.” I’m not about changing people. I’m about aligning people in a position that supports their strengths so it’s a win-win for everyone. I’ve met many senior executives who do a great job building and running a company, but aren’t good at connecting with […]
As I help CEOs and senior executives develop strategy and execute that strategy with a good accountability process, I have come to realize that if we don’t get the relationships right, none of this matters. John Maxwell said, “People buy into the leader, then the vision.” But many people have this all backwards. They believe […]
As my life and business unfolded over the years, I became clearer about my values. My personal business model is based on an approach inspired by Bo Burlingham, who wrote, Small Giants: Companies that Choose To Be Great Instead of Big. To quote Bo, “It has long been a business article of faith that great […]
