C.S. Lewis’ Abolition of Man can be a daunting read but it is worth every turn of the page. In it, Lewis highlights a sobering concept, “men without chests."
A man without a chest is a...
One of the biggest leadership lies sounds like, “Once we get to here, things will be easier.”
Now obviously your “here” is different than mine, but we’ve all had that...
When charting our aim for a new year or a new season the question we must answer is WHY.
Why do I want to accomplish this goal?
That is, we need to assess (honestly)-- Does accomplishing your goal...
The #1 responsibility of the leader is to be the culture architect, that is, to design the culture you want to build.
Your job is to ensure that the culture is built by design rather than...
In these crazy days in which we are living, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the importance of POISE as a Leader. I looked up the word. Summing up the various definitions of the word, ...
Can I be gut-level honest with you?
I see far too many leaders shy away from something that really hurts their team.
What is it?
Confronting poor performance or poor behavior.
Possibly flowing from...
Rock climbing is a fascinating, intricate sport.
Proper holds, grip strength and a strong core determine your success. Most of these details are under the control of the climber.
As odd as it...
On every team I have ever led, we have sought to maintain the “The Last Ten Percent Rule.”
The Last Ten Percent Rule states that most people say ninety percent of what they are...
You've heard the circular argument about the "chicken or the egg" and which came first. So, let's talk about something that matters to your organization.
Which comes first-- culture or...
