16 Ways to Give Constructive Feedback Like a Human

You probably feel uncomfortable giving constructive feedback. Don’t carelessly it quenches enthusiasm.

Done skillfully it increases someone’s confidence.

Here are 16 ways to give constructive feedback like a human.

How Gratitude Shapes Identity

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Cicero

An ungrateful leader is a staggering contradiction in terms.

Gratitude When You Don’t Feel It

Feelings aren’t the final authority on noble behaviors.

Gratitude is a practice.

Express gratitude when you don’t feel it as long as you believe it’s the right thing to do.

Thanksgiving Lessons from a Bone Turkey

We celebrated our first Thanksgiving as a married couple 1,600 miles from home.

It was a proud moment until I tried to carve the turkey.

Leadership isn’t Disney Land

We live in an imperfect world. The universe isn’t conspiring to do anything. Leadership is more like a war zone than Disney Land. Yes, it’s fulfilling. Yes, there are rewards. And yes, you… Continue reading

One-On-Ones: 7 Powerful Phrases to Use

You spend large amounts of time talking. Words are hammers.

Understand, embrace, and increase the impact you have during one-on-ones.

7 powerful phrases. 10 powerful questions.