The knowledge worker cannot be supervised closely or in detail. He can only be helped. But he must direct himself, and he must direct himself toward performance and contribution, that is, toward [...]
I have a habit of starting each day with thoughts of gratitude. As I looked at the blank page of my journal, nothing came to mind. How sad is that? Then I asked myself, “What’s wrong with me?” As [...]
Last night, I finished up a podcast recording with Erin Porteous, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver serving thousands of children across the city. While we touched on a variety [...]
“On your worst days, wear your best suit, walk with your head held high, show no weakness, and project that nothing has changed.” Shinzo Abe Former Prime Minister of Japan One of my mentors tells [...]
Three things in my early days shaped me most: My parents, the Christian faith, and my first year at Bank of America back in 1980. Management Training Program I was twenty years old, still in [...]
“If you start doing what you’re supposed to do, you won’t have time to do what you shouldn’t be doing.” Jonathan Moore These three good habits create an advantage. They fill you, empower you, and [...]
A Weird Habit That Helps Me Stay Accountable I have a weird habit. After every day is done, I go back to my calendar and make sure it is an accurate accounting of what actually happened. I delete [...]
“Insecurity” That was the answer Johnny Sirpilla gave me during one of my recent podcasts. I was asking questions about conflict. Unnecessary conflict. Why do so many leadership teams struggle to [...]
The first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. Proverbs 18:17 There is a principle taught by some business and financial coaches The principle goes something like [...]
Heads Down, Spirits Down You see it everywhere, at home, at work, at church, in athletics. Heads are down. Their spirit is down. They lack confidence. Quitting is their convenient friend. In [...]
