If you’ve been skiing, you know how important the ski lift is. It’s how we get to the top of the mountain to have all our fun. But not everyone can just get on the ski lift. You have to…
Don’t despise the bunny slope
In a ski resort, there are a variety of types of trails (or runs). Green runs are at the lower end, blue runs are intermediate difficulty while black runs are harder, and there are even double black diamond runs (some…
The Problem with Being an Inspirational Leader
Good leaders inspire their people to get out of their comfort zone and push past their boundaries, right? Isn’t that what we’ve been told all the great leaders did? Well, I tried to be a good leader for my family…
The small choices matter
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…