25 Reasons Perseverance Works
Unfortunately, the nature of human existence and the fact that we live in an imperfect world means that we all experience hardship. We are all threatened by the variety of…
The Dangers of Unintentional Living
Can you imagine a world where people are unintentional with their lives? A world where you don’t aspire to grow or learn or dream? Can you imagine living in a…
Are You Stuck in 4th Gear? Diagnosing Task Addiction
There's an old saying I'm sure you've heard:“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It’s safe to say all-work Jack is rarely accused of being the “fun” friend…
Why Communication Matters: A Case Study (Part 1)
Communication.One of those “soft science” buzzwords.You can hear it now, can’t you? The impassioned HR director energetically extolling the cure-all virtues of “open dialogue,” “honest communication,” and “high performing teams”…
Engagement: How Do I Get My Employees to Care?
These days everyone seems to be preaching about the importance of employee engagement...and they should be. An overwhelming amount of research details the crucial role engagement plays in improving workplace…
Is Worry Affecting Your Leadership?
It was an early morning, dark with a glint of frost in the air. John was quietly packing up his briefcase for another week's trek through the jungle maze of…
The Power of Questions: Asking for Growth
A great question is better than a right answer to the wrong question.Questions are powerful.The good ones evoke exploration of a new perspective, the cementing of conviction, or the reconsideration…
An Outdated Philosophy: “Us vs. Them”
Have you ever heard someone, maybe even yourself, say this:“If they’re not for us, they’re against us?”Many leaders love to adopt the philosophy of “us vs. them” to help define…
3 Hallmarks of Healthy Culture
One of the biggest question marks in running and growing any team involves dealing with the amorphous nature of culture within an organization. Unlike identifying, analyzing, changing, and implementing strategy…
Leadership Foundations: Pride vs. Humility
Each of our leadership styles are framed on a foundation shaped by personal experience, nurture, and learning. We have all picked up good and bad habits from those who have…