June 20, 2023

During my time working in the corporate world, I did everything I possibly could to be a productive, efficient leader. I focused on developing high-performing teams, and I was diligent about ensuring everyone met their deadlines and key metrics. Plus, I wanted to make sure whatever I did made my boss look good. Sometimes that’s

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May 24, 2023

I recently got to visit with a number of senior leaders after speaking at a leadership conference. Through multiple conversations, I noticed a pattern in their comments about the current challenges they are facing. It was the same thing I had been hearing from other leaders in a wide range of different industries.  They all

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May 11, 2023

Last month, I had the immense pleasure of taking my daughter to Napa Valley for her 21st birthday. What better place to celebrate than the heart of California’s wine country? As we sat on a patio and sipped a luscious Cabernet, I had an epiphany: Wine-making is a lot like leadership. (And no, that wasn’t

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April 17, 2023

Let me start by saying this: Leadership is absolutely a human-centered activity. I don’t believe machine learning can or should ever replace personal communications between human beings. Are the advances being made in artificial intelligence (AI) downright remarkable? Yes! But computers still can’t capture the nuances of our language with the ability to make genuine

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March 15, 2023

Successful leaders are the heart and soul of so many vibrant organizations and a precious asset to be protected. They are the ones who motivate high-performing teams and create thriving cultures. About a year ago, I posted an article questioning whether leaders were getting the short end of the stick with unrealistic demands and expectations. Twelve months

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March 6, 2023

I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Many people mean well, but they set themselves up for failure with overly ambitious goals that are abandoned by February. And here we are…  With that said, I do think leaders can benefit from analyzing the way they work and identifying opportunities for improvement. Think of

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