How to Build a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility

This post is based on my conversation with Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of Powerful. “People have power; don’t take it away.” Patty McCord Eliminate energy sucking policies… Continue reading

How One Question Sparks Engagement

People aren’t engaged because the questions they hear are dull. Easy questions: If you’re on my team, you’re committed to constant improvement. Meetings always include, “What can we do better next time?” I… Continue reading

How to Infuse Heart into Soul-Sucking Organizations

Heartless leaders build soul-sucking organizations. Leaders learn how to think with their heads in school. But leaders who think with their hearts build vibrant organizations. Results. Leadership would be simple if results are… Continue reading

5 Books I’m Reading in The Next 30 Days

Great books inspire you to think your own thoughts. 5 books I’m reading in the next 30 days: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer at… Continue reading

One Thing You Must Do Today and Every Day

If you can only do one thing today, connect with your team. Performance requires connection. 7 reasons for weak connection: You don’t like them. Bad memories create distance. You let someone down so… Continue reading

How to Own Your Wake

Leaders struggle to see themselves through the eyes of others. You enhance your impact on others AFTER you acknowledge your impact ON others. Own your wake: Like a boat, you leave a wake… Continue reading