Why Your Advice Doesn’t Work

A recent conversation was part coaching, part advice. I asked, “Which part was most energizing?” He said, “When you were coaching.”

It’s humbling to know people enjoy their own thoughts more than mine.

When is advice appropriate? Coaching?

4 Principles for giving advice that works.

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How to Change Minds (Without Losing Yours)

Change minds by understanding how people think. It’s not about your idea. It’s about the way they think.

The heart of influence is connection, not force.

Influence by Shifting from “Should” to “Could”

Influence by Crafting Solutions Together

Change Minds by Connecting with Their Reality

From Fireworks to Reality

The Fourth of July fireworks are over. The grill is cold.

Celebration honors the past. Leadership builds the future.

We remember those who risked everything for freedom. Now comes the hard part: living up to their sacrifice.

Leadership Lit the Fuse of Freedom

Freedom didn’t happen by accident. It was sparked by leaders who chose conviction over comfort. They dreamed for themselves—but great dreamers are generous. They dreamed for others. Dreams need sweat. They risked their… Continue reading

Beyond Rewards: Celebrations that Work

Celebrations that work focus n behaviors. Image of a very happy baby.

The First Step Toward Solutions

Blame is a barrier. Responsibility is the breakthrough.

Blame blocks solutions. When leaders blame, problems persist.

Look around. What you see is yours to own. Finger pointing delays progress. People won’t take responsibility until you do.