5 Reasons to Ignore Cold Feet and Press Forward

Playing safe feels wiser than stepping out, unless the house is on fire. You get cold feet when the path ahead matters. Delay feels good when it’s time to put skin in the game.… Continue reading

5 Neglected Strategies to Connect with Others and Lead into the Future

Four years ago, I asked Henry Mintzberg for the word of advice he most frequently shares. His response is a guiding light. He said one word, “Connect.” Leadership in its fundamental form is… Continue reading

3 Surprising Ways to Lead – Even if You Haven’t Led Before

You might be a great leader if you stopped shooting yourself in the foot. 5 self-defeating leadership behaviors: Asking too many questions about the past. Allowing narrow bands of competence to blind you… Continue reading

The Complete List of Strategies that Ignite Growth in Others

Growth answers death, decline, and disappointment. Growth is: Test driving behaviors that feel ‘wrong’. Doing old things in new ways. Letting go. Change. The world changes when you change. Part 1: #1. Speak… Continue reading

How Skillful Leaders Build Doors in Walls

What’s so inviting about seeing weakness in others? Leaders who see strength in others build doors in walls. From part 1: 12 ways to ignite and maximize growth in others #1. Speak directly to the heart.… Continue reading

12 Ways to Ignite and Maximize Growth in Others

All that you hope to accomplish as a leader depends on igniting and maximizing growth in others.   Learn what makes people tick if you dream of maximizing their growth. #1. Speak to the… Continue reading