A participant in my leadership program shared a defining moment that completely changed the trajectory of his life. He was, at one time, a drug addict who had lost it all. His house was about to be foreclosed; his wife and children left him; he was fired from his job; had no money and was […]
From my time hanging around horses I’ve learned: Horses don’t care about titles. They don’t care whether you are the CEO or the janitor. What they do care about is your ego. If it’s too big they’ll put you in your place. It’s all about relationships. If you can’t build a relationship with your horse […]
I particularly love sitting down each night with a real book. Some of the books I’ve read so far this year: Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted. By Suleika Jaouad. This is a deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry […]
Yes. If you want people to trust you, buy into your vision, and engage with you. But know what vulnerability is and what it isn’t. Vulnerability is not: bringing weakness and problems to your team, lowering your standards, abandoning mental toughness, showy expressions of emotions, or saying everything you think and feel. Vulnerability is about […]
When you move into a position of leadership, you don’t get more power; you get more accountability. Six key accountabilities that come with leadership: Strong character. The best leaders are integrated leaders. They live in alignment with their values. They earn respect from others through their own self-respect. Modeling personal development. Positional leaders set the […]
You can fix people if you send them for coaching or therapy. If you want to make changes in your life, strengthen your weaknesses. To show care and support, make it easier for people. Tough conversations harm relationships. When someone’s personal life is a mess, it doesn’t necessarily affect their work. Five Truths About People […]
