Courage Today and Tomorrow
I’ve been thinking about fear and courage more than I care to these days. I am watching my mother handle a poorly timed and devastating cancer diagnosis with grace, optimism and courage. We are all scared. We are following her lead. Everything is suddenly put...
Good Leaders Remember Names: How to Get Better
A moment to remember their name is a simple way to show you care Chris and Jo are getting ready to pitch their idea at a meeting with new stakeholders. Both wander around the meeting beforehand making small talk. Chris makes a point to remember names as he goes. Both...
How To Be Your Own Experiment
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? I am always astounded at how many folks tell me that their resolution is “the same as last year.” It’s often the same with our leadership. We read the books, we take the course, we build our action plans....
Push Harder, Dig Deeper, Raise the Bar…Or?
When we feel stuck, there is a tendency to push harder. What if that doesn’t work? “If you do everything you possibly can to get something to happen, and it doesn’t, than an angel must be on the road somewhere, so don’t beat the donkey. Take a little time out,...
Best of 2012: Top 10 Posts From Let’s Grow Leaders
As the year draws to a close, one reader suggested I share my thoughts on “best of 2012,” particularly for those readers who may have joined recently. And so, with deep gratitude for all of your support, I share a few of my favorites in case you missed...
Time to Grow: What’s Next for Let’s Grow Leaders
When I began writing Let’s Grow Leaders this Summer, I had no idea of the remarkable adventure that had begun. It has been a journey of introspection, challenge, connection, friendships, support and collaboration. I am deeply grateful for the growing...
Discard and Replenish: What Will You Stop Doing in 2013?
You had a great year, you worked hard, you achieved results, and learned along the way. Great, now what can you discard? 2013 will bring new challenges, exciting initiatives and inspiring ideas. With that will come more work, new project plans, and of course new...
Simple Gifts: The Best You Can Do is Enough
My favorite Christmas stories are the ones where a humble hero offers the best gifts he can muster. It never looks like much on the outside. In Why The Chimes Rang, a small child accomplishes what all the rich and famous could not with their extravagant gifts. He...
