The choices we make in our mundane moments determine our options in times of crisis. Our lives are shaped by how we show up in these crisis times when the stakes are high, and we have to perform under pressure….
Clarity is Key
If you are having trouble getting your people excited about the new direction of your organization, maybe it’s because they don’t have a vivid picture of what the new future looks like. What we are already doing is clear and…
The sweet spot of Leadership
The two core skills of leadership are spreadsheets and storytelling. Know your numbers and craft a narrative. Most of us have a natural inclination toward one of these, but both are required. Numbers are a record of what has already…
Be the best to a few, not average to many
There are two basic engines for getting people to buy what you offer: You can invest a lot into placing info about you in front of your customers, doing it so often that some of them will give you a…
Strategic Insights from a Strategy Game
Several years ago I became consumed with a strategy game called Outwitters (for iPhone/iPad). Not only was it really fun, I learned a lot playing it. I know, I know. Some of you are skeptical that playing a game could…
What if we led with Gray Thinking?
I read my first leadership seventeen years ago and I still remember it vividly: sitting outside, back against a fence, literally turning the pages as fast as I could with my heart pounding. Sadly, I’m not exaggerating. 🙂 But even…
