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Introduction – Life Lessons Learned at 60 Sixty has a way of sneaking up on you. It doesn’t arrive gradually. It shows up all at once—like a quiet tap on the shoulder, reminding…

Family businesses can be a tremendous source of pride, purpose, and financial security—but only when everyone understands the difference between being an owner, being an employee, and being a family member. When those…

Pat Murray’s legacy, and why he still matters Pat Murray left behind a profound legacy. He served as a President of TEC (Now Vistage) before I became a Chair and, for decades, was…

Introduction: The New Reality of Parenting Childhood today looks very different than it did a generation or two ago. Between participation trophies, endless youth leagues, and social media highlight reels, kids are feeling…

This isn’t about being old-fashioned. Civility never goes out of style. It’s about how we treat each other when nobody’s keeping score. With that in mind, here are some practical reminders—simple habits and…

Every relationship—personal or professional—either lifts you or weighs you down. There’s no neutral. There’s positive energy that expands your perspective, fuels your hope, and deepens your purpose. And then there’s negative energy that…

Each generation has its own definition of what it means to be a professional, a leader, and a committed team member. And sometimes, those definitions collide. Boomers may see structure; Gen Z sees…

If you’re lucky—and intentional—when you look back on your life, things tend to balance out. Not every week, not every month, and not in the way you expect. But over the arc of…

????️ Podcast Overview: In this emotionally honest and deeply reflective episode, leadership coach Ed Robinson steps away from his usual role advising high-performing executives to share something far more personal: his journey through…

For business owners and senior executives who sit in positions of influence, the stakes are high, and the mirrors are unforgiving. You might fool the world with words, but it’s your actions—especially when…

By learning to master your own mind first — improving self-awareness, observation, empathy, and habits — you can fundamentally transform how you connect, lead, and succeed. For any business owner or leader seeking…

Welcome to Beat the Odds – A Journey from the Stage to the Boardroom By Sandy Gennaro — Rock Star. Mentor. Speaker. Difference-Maker. What do Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, and The Monkees have…

Gretchen Rubin turns research on habits and happiness into tools real people can use. She writes plainly, road-tests ideas on herself first, and offers checklists you can run right away. This book is…

Again and again, these essays underscore that "we are what we do," and that while there may be no escaping who we are, we have the capacity to face loss, misfortune, and regret…

Getting Along If you lead people, you lead through friction—clashing styles, mixed agendas, and the pressure to hit goals without drama. You don’t have time to play therapist, and you can’t afford to…

Arbinger’s core idea is simple and unsettling: when we betray our own sense of what’s right toward others, we feel the need to justify ourselves. That self-justification is self-deception—what the book calls being…

Most team problems aren’t technical—they’re people problems: unclear goals, fuzzy roles, slow decisions, and accountability that slips. This guide gives you the basics you actually need: how to form the team, set the…

Crossing the Unknown Sea is a rare and powerful book that bridges poetry, leadership, and the human experience of work. David Whyte reminds us that success without meaning is hollow—and that courage, identity,…

Don Yaeger’s Great Teams looks at high-performing teams across sports, business, and organizations—and pulls out something useful: Great teams are built on habits, not talent alone.

Most people negotiate as if the goal is compromise. Meet in the middle. Be reasonable. Split the difference. Voss says that this is often lazy thinking. Sometimes, landing in the middle can be…

Conversational Capacity There’s a reason this book keeps showing up in serious leadership circles. It addresses a problem most leaders feel but can’t quite name. Conversations break down. Not because people lack intelligence—but…

Those marriages are to your work, your relationships, and your self. When one dominates, the others don’t disappear—they fracture. Whyte doesn’t offer a formula for balance. Instead, he offers language, stories, and poetry…

The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life Richard Templar Most people want a better life. Fewer are willing to live by a standard that actually…

If you take one thing from this book, it’s this: “Tell less. Ask more.” Most leaders move to action too fast. They hear a problem and jump to a solution. Stanier pushes you…

Leaders Eat Last — Simon Sinek Why this book matters Most people think leadership is about authority, strategy, or results. Sinek makes a different claim: leadership is about responsibility. Specifically, the responsibility to…

Happiness is not the outcome. It’s the input. And when you get that right, everything else starts to move.

Fierce Conversations is built on a simple, uncomfortable truth: the conversation you’re avoiding is often the one that will change everything. Susan Scott doesn’t frame leadership as strategy or vision alone—she frames it…

On Leadership and Business doesn’t chase theory. It doesn’t try to impress. It goes straight at the real work—what leaders do, what they avoid, and what it costs them over time. This is…

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I’ve worked with leaders who want better results but avoid the hard choices that produce them. Lincoln didn’t have that luxury. He made decisions knowing they would be criticized, misunderstood, and resisted. And…

The Road Less Traveled — What It Demands of You M. Scott Peck opens with a line that most people want to argue with: “Life is difficult.” He doesn’t soften it. He builds…

"There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship, each so sovereign that I can detect no superiority in either, no reason why either should be first named. One is Truth.…

Very few of us have a life curve that is only upward-sloping. The difference is that “lucky” people just do not let their periods of adversity define them in unhelpful ways. They just…

Classify your relationships by the benefits they provide. Generally, benefits fall into one of six categories: information, political support and influence, personal development, personal support and energy, a sense of purpose or worth,…

Introduction “Leadership and Self-Deception” by The Arbinger Institute explores how our inherent tendency towards self-deception affects our relationships and leadership effectiveness. The book delves into the concept of being “in the box” of…

Effective leadership and management practices that prioritize employee satisfaction and engagement are critical for retaining top talent. By addressing the needs and concerns of employees, providing opportunities for growth, and fostering a positive…

These insights remind us that great teams are not just about individual talent but about collective effort, shared vision, and a commitment to the greater good. Through thoughtful reflection and application of these…

"The Elephant and the Flea" is a compelling reflection on the transformation of capitalism and work. Handy's insights encourage us to embrace change, value all forms of work, and maintain a balance between…

By understanding and managing our thoughts, recognizing and dismantling illusions, and focusing on what we can control, we can engineer our path to joy. The book's practical strategies and real-world applications offer valuable…

Abraham Lincoln’s leadership principles are timeless and universally applicable. By focusing on integrity, empathy, effective communication, and a relentless drive for results, modern leaders can draw inspiration from Lincoln’s example to enhance their…