7 Questions You Should Ask When You Launch a New Project
I’m launching a new project that will significantly propel the LGL mission of growing leaders with the confidence and humility to make a deeper impact on the world. It’s a strong team, and I found us organically asking one another questions to frame our...
On the Meaning of Life
This week has been hard here. We’ve lost my Mom who was vibrant to the end, at a slower pace than predicted–with a painful ending no one should have to endure. Some of my Mom’s last words to me were “I just wish all this pain and suffering...
7 Reasons Good Moms Make Amazing Leaders
No one puts mom as a job title on their resume. In fact, many moms hide their mommy status when interviewing for a new job. They may even strip their resume of relevant volunteer experience that would reveal their motherhood status. I’m in the other camp...
5 Big Mistakes Managers Make When Developing Their People
Of course, one of the biggest mistakes managers make when developing their people is that they don’t spend enough time doing it. Or, even worse, aren’t spending any time at all. The fact that you’re reading this indicates that you care, and are...
4 Ways Smaller Companies Can Attract Great Talent
There are four main reasons my MBA students give me for wanting to work for the big guys versus a smaller company: prestige, salary/benefits, room for upward mobility, and security. Tough factors for the small guys to compete with for sure. Interesting,...
When Fear Leads to Self-Deception
On the grand scheme of self-deception, I suppose this ranks low on the Richter scale. But early tremors are deceiving, and reveal important indicators of our fault lines. The When Fear Leads to Self-Deception: A Backstory Sebastian (for those just tuning in, my...
5 Leadership Priorities During Times of Crises #BaltimoreRiots
“It was only a matter of time before Baltimore exploded,” Michael Fletcher explains in his excellent Washington Post article digging a level deeper into the rioting and destruction in Baltimore this week. He stated, “Baltimore is not Ferguson and...
Riots in Baltimore: Why I Need You to Help Me Write My Next Post
I don’t usually write on Tuesdays, but it would be irresponsible to not write in the midst of the chaos brewing in my hometown, Baltimore. For my international viewers, Baltimore has joined the cities featured on CNN and the morning shows due to their looting...
