“All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.” – John Kenneth Galbraith, U.S. economist, “The Age of Uncertainty” The illusion of…
I recently facilitated a group of business leaders that included a fascinating conversation surrounding “life’s purpose” – defining your purpose and how to choose the right path towards it. The discussion ranged from the philosophical to the practical, the wild to the wondrous, the fantastic to the functional, and the…
I have been fortunate to experience so much unplanned change and uncertainty over the years that taught me some great skills. I thought I would share a few to sustain your success: 1. See the Change. The ability to see the change, tell the truth, and not fight it has served me…
I have been fortunate to work with so many unique people over my career. Some were leaders and some were not. It was always easy to distinguish between those who managed a position and those who developed an amazing team to achieve uncommon results. I’ve had to report to both…
We are in an unusual time in our history and many look outside themselves to see who are the good leaders managing their platform to the greater good. Before we go further, let's define what is a “platform.” It is a community of people who are connected to the message,…