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Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You
Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You A Different Setting, A Different Perspective I’ve come to believe that most people don’t stop growing because they get older. They stop growing…
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Leadership actions should be both consistent and effective. It’s much harder to get things done if you are focused on the wrong things and executing sporadically. Your employees need to believe that you know what you are doing and the best way to demonstrate that is through your actions.
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Leadership Presence Checklist
Leadership presence is about how people experience you as a leader. You can be extremely smart, work hard, have great ideas, and know your business inside and out—but if people…
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Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader?
Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader? A few weeks ago, I watched a business…
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Leadership Reset & Renewal Check-In Tool
Most leaders don’t need more theory—they need a simple rhythm to reset their energy, refocus their leadership, and…
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The Conqueror Who Chose Peace – A Leadership Conversation with Ashoka the Great
My fictitious leadership interview with Ashoka the Great: Background He is one of the most fascinating figures from…
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The Price of Victory – A Fireside Conversation with Winston Churchill
Another installment in my series of fictional interviews with historical leadership figures. This time it is Winston Churchill.…
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Creativity Regained Article: Lessons from Robert Redford and Sundance
“Do you think the world was created by an accountant? No! The universe was created by the combustion…
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Leading Through Uncertainty: Turning Turbulence Into Strength
Uncertainty Is Reality “The storm doesn’t build your skills; it reveals them.” Uncertainty isn’t a visitor—it’s the neighborhood…
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Where Have Our Leaders Gone?
Leaders: Something Feels Deeply Unsettled in Our Society Today. You can hear it in conversations at work, see…
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Civility Isn’t Dead—But It Needs a Revival
This isn’t about being old-fashioned. Civility never goes out of style. It’s about how we treat each other…
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The Reformer’s Discipline – A Leadership Conversation with Tokugawa Yoshimune
"Leadership meant restoring balance without breaking the vessel...I did not come to revolutionise—I came to repair. The treasury…
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Leadership Fatigue Is Real — But So Is the Opportunity
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with fellow business owners and leaders who are just flat-out…
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How To Lead By David Rubenstein
How to Lead – A Masterclass in Leadership with David Rubenstein Step into the minds of the world’s…
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The Traveler’s Gift
Seven Decisions That Shape a Life—and a Legacy In your own words: A journey through adversity, personal responsibility,…
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20 Qualities of a Bad Leader You Should Avoid
Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls: What NOT to Do as a Leader Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s equally…
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The Obstacle Is The Way: Perception, Action, and Will
These sources provide summaries of Ryan Holiday's book, "The Obstacle Is The Way," which draws heavily on Stoic philosophy.…
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A Midday Conversation with Marcus Aurelius
Lead with principle, not popularity. Govern your emotions before governing others. Seek truth, even when it humbles you.…
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Small Business Leadership Assessment Tool
Leadership can either elevate or erode your business. If you're noticing burnout, tension, disengagement, or turnover, this tool…
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Business Contingency Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Contingency planning isn’t about living in fear. It’s about being smart. It’s about protecting what you’ve worked so…
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The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews
Join bestselling author Andy Andrews on an extraordinary journey through time in The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That…
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The Weight of Words – A Late-Night Conversation with Abraham Lincoln
What can modern leaders learn from Abraham Lincoln? I thought that Memorial Day was a fitting time to…
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A Fictional Fireside Dialogue with George Washington
Across from me sat George Washington...His presence filled the room, not with grandeur, but with gravitas—the kind that…
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The Traveler’s Gift
Life has a way of testing our judgment, grit, and character—especially when you’re responsible for a business and…
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A Call to Kindness on Good Friday
We are called to be better to one another. Not perfect. Just better. Kinder. Gentler. Quieter when we…
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If You’re Always Chasing Balance, You’re Missing the Point
If you’re lucky—and intentional—when you look back on your life, things tend to balance out. Not every week,…
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Money, Power, and the Test of True Leadership Character
For business owners and senior executives who sit in positions of influence, the stakes are high, and the…
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Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday
In a world obsessed with speed, noise, and constant motion, Holiday makes a compelling case for slowing down,…
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What is personal accountability, and why does it matter in the workplace?
The Power of Owning It: Why Personal Accountability Is a Game-Changer at Work “Accountability breeds response-ability.” – Stephen…
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On Leadership and Business: Parts 3, 4, and 5
By embracing the principles outlined in these sections, leaders can inspire their teams, drive sustainable success, and create…
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Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business
Effective leadership and management practices that prioritize employee satisfaction and engagement are critical for retaining top talent. By…
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How to Be a Great Boss
By focusing on understanding and developing employees, setting clear expectations, and recognizing achievements, managers can create a motivated…
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High Performance: Lessons From The Best on Becoming Your Best
High performance is not just about achieving success; it's about enjoying the journey, learning from every experience, and…
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