“Ikigai” is a Japanese word. It deserves study and reflection for anyone who is seeking to get their career, their hobbies, or their...

Recently, a well-known researcher/author/coach confessed that the “burning urgency” he feels to get things done because of his strong belief in his organization’s mission can lead him to pushing himself and others to a point where “it sucks the life out of me and the people I am closest to.” What if leaders considered their options to behave as a “stress amplifier” or a “stress dampener” as each new opportunity or threat to their teams’ and organizations’ success presents its

It could have come about suddenly, or perhaps with some warning, but it’s happened: You need to complete your next career move. It's a powerful opportunity - and a significant challenge. Here are nine keys to navigating the transition with energy, hope, and ultimately, success. The nine areas of focus are the framework for a process that can be tailored for anyone who is making their next career move, whether still employed or between jobs.

Does the “C” word make you flinch? Recently, people in leadership positions have been exploring the idea of “conflict” with me. It’s...

Five "mindset tips" and a checklist to help Leader/managers be sure they're being fair to people they must terminate.

Twelve models for building highly productive relationships with your workmates.

Greater awareness of what others are really saying helps leaders steer their teams to success as they're better able to appreciate reality.

Good news for those responsible but reluctant to provide accountability for people whose performance or behavior may be missing the mark.

Reflections on the Blake-Mouton Management Grid; seeing Leadership between its lines; and how “Hollywood” has kept it fresh

What can we learn about strong, diverse teams and communities from Jesus’ choice of the people he sought out to travel with and to love?

If you’re currently struggling with prioritization and focus when using your laptop or mobile device, why not try this fun hack?

Leaders want to ensure the people they lead are “giving their 100%” What does that mean? Should we expect high performers to give even more?

Need to stay"lean" in order to be profitable? A Leadership Forum might be just for developing the people who will lead your future growth.

For the largest as well as the very smallest businesses, management attention that leads to positive results can involve tender loving care.

These interchangeable and complimentary sets of behaviors are necessary to anyone who wants to provide great value to their organization.

“Interviewing Fluency,” finding your interviewing genius, and 7 helpful questions toward interview mastery. Virtually all of us will...

So much information screams for our attention every day. Some of it is like junk food, and some helps us grow.

It all started, like so many things, when I was young. Brightly colored lights, delicious cookies, smiling aunts, uncles, cousins,...

In my previous post you read of my four or five impressionable years leading up to college. I trained myself to dress, talk, think, and...

Mine is a young person’s story. But see if there’s not lessons for all ages. It is a musical jouney of self-discovery for which I'm truly...