Management vs Leadership: The Journey from Manager to True Leader Part of my work — and frankly, part of my calling —…
During a Vistage coaching session today, I revisited a tool I’ve used many times over the years. It reminded me of something…
Winning in Business (and Why Most Success Books Get It Wrong) Most business advice is built on stories. A company hits a…
Presidents’ Day is more than a long weekend or a retail event. At its core, it is a moment to reflect on…
Growth Regardless of Obstacles: How Small Business Leaders Build Sustainable Growth in Any Economy Growing a business is rarely a smooth, predictable…
The Two Most Important Things a Leader Needs to Be Able to Say Let me share something I’ve come to believe pretty…
You Have to Stand Up to a Bully You have to stand up to a bully. It doesn’t matter whether it shows…
Sometimes the Things You Don’t Want to Do Matter the Most Sometimes it’s important to do the things you don’t want to…
Are Your Business Goals Optional—or Mandatory? The start of a new year brings optimism, energy, and ambitious business goals. Leaders and teams…
What Does Success Really Mean to You? Most people think they know what success is—until you ask them to define it. It…
This is the latest installment of my series of fictional interviews with historical leaders. This time, Catherine The Great. Introduction – Who…
Our Past: A Culture of Courage I did not grow up in a culture of fear. In fact, I would argue that…
My Journey with Capacity Building: A Look Back Before Looking Forward Recently, I was going back through my notes—old books, highlighted passages,…
What Happens to Execution Momentum? Every January, I see the same pattern play out. Leaders come back from the holidays energized. Plans…
Are You The Hardest Working Person In Your Business? I believe in hard work. I always have. Most CEOs and business owners…
Introduction: Why Augustus Caesar Matters Augustus Caesar (63 BC – 14 AD) remains one of the most influential leaders in history—not because…
Introduction: A Season Made for Reflection There’s something about the space between one year ending and another beginning that naturally invites reflection.…
The CEO’s Playbook for 2026 Most CEOs I work with aren’t short on ideas, intelligence, or ambition. What they’re short on is…
Leadership Is a Daily Choice — And Most Leaders Drift Without Realizing It Most leadership breakdowns don’t happen because someone isn’t smart…
One-to-One Meetings: A Missed Leadership Opportunity Most leaders will tell you they believe in one-to-one meetings. Far fewer run them well. In…
Introduction – Don’t Get Stuck in the Short-Term I’m increasingly concerned that more business leaders have slipped into short-term thinking. After years…
Introduction: The Last Tudor Standing Few leaders in history have carried the weight of expectation—and the sting of doubt—quite like Queen Elizabeth…
Family businesses can be a tremendous source of pride, purpose, and financial security—but only when everyone understands the difference between being an…
Working On the Numbers: Practical Financial Management for Small Business Owners Practical financial discipline for owners and emerging leaders I met with…
Here is the next installment of my fictional interviews with important historical figures. This time it is Confucius. “When we see men…
Build The Organizational Structure That Fits Your Strengths “There is no one perfect org chart—only the one that helps you win.” This…
Pat Murray’s legacy, and why he still matters Pat Murray left behind a profound legacy. He served as a President of TEC…
High performance is achievable You don’t need jargon to run a tighter, faster shop. You need a simple way to set priorities,…
Introduction – Interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here is another in my series of fictional interviews with historical figures. This…
Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader? A few weeks ago, I watched a business leader wrestle with a…
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