Thank you for the eight years of readership. As we wrap things up, this article will serve two purposes: Share critical leader insights I hope you’ll tuck away and consider for the future. Invite you into a next step of engagement with me through my non-profit, Promised Land Living where you will be invited to [...]
I looked down at the boats meandering through the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa hotel lobby in Palm Springs. These folks that I train and minister to live such different lives than me, yet each year for the past seven years, they have flown me out to the coast to train them at [...]
Understanding Conflict Styles Situations with conflict appear in every area of life: work, home, and even the grocery store parking lot. Unfortunately, many people see conflict as a negative aspect of human relationships and therefore do not invest time in improving conflict management. If you cannot avoid the inevitable moments of conflict, what would be [...]
Two leaders spoke in quiet voices as if someone could hear their private phone conversation. One was an accomplished author who traveled the world speaking and training prominent CEOs on how to be more effective in leading their teams, the other a training and development professional. Both admitted that they struggle with Imposter Syndrome. On [...]
Our Primary Job Our primary job, according Mark Canlis of Canlis restaurant in Seattle is: to help people fulfill their purpose through their work. In doing so they are empowered to be successful in their work. I was a part of a private tour of the Canlis restaurant where they create an experience for their [...]
"I want to be a tool box for my team by giving them the support they need to succeed, in the end their success is my success". –Beverly L, Leader/Executive. I recently returned from an executive team retreat where one of the leaders shared about the complete turnaround in his sales division. He said that [...]
Marcy was having professional growing pains. After months of working with a coach, it became apparent her decision-making process was more complex than she realized, while many times fraught with consternation. She was aware of her focus and drive, although she had a blind spot in understanding her influence as a leader. When reviewing Marcy’s [...]
The Problem-Solving Benefit of Questions There are big, big problems to solve. On nearly every front, our industries, norms, systems, and way of life is being challenged. A a result, this can be both an intimidation and an invitation for leaders. They are facing problems they have never had to solve before.New problems sometimes require [...]
Insecurity can be the Enemy to High Leadership IQ Now, let’s talk about what gets in the way of high Leadership IQ. Often it’s insecurity. It is normal to have insecurities, but it’s not normal to allow these insecurities to drive behavior. When the business leader’s insecurities are driving the business, the employees will typically [...]
"Open, honest and effective." Those are the words used to describe a world leader’s executive presence in these globally challenging times. However, a pre COVID-19 descriptor is the CEO is strategic and well connected with a high net worth. Or, a CEO climbed the ranks to lead a fortune 100 company. These descriptors are admirable [...]