What is the Secret to Making Your Best Contribution?
(I wrote this article several years ago but I think it’s still highly relevant, maybe even more so today in our fast growing digital society) “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver, Poet Some months ago, on a business trip to Florida, I had […]
As a Leader, How Alive Are You?
In my latest book, Leading from Your Core, I recount a story shared with me by a senior leader (referred to as Leader X) in a global business about the sobering impact of burnout on leaders. Here’s the story… “The situation began as a breakdown in negotiations with a supplier. The negotiation process stalled on […]
3 Books That Have Had A Big Influence On My Life
Before I let you in on the 3 books that have had a big influence on my life, I’d like to take you on a journey. From a young age, I’ve always enjoyed reading and always felt at home standing up in front of large crowds of people. At age seven, I was chosen to […]
We Can All Be Dangerously Tribal
As the cry over George Floyd’s murder reverberates around the world, I offer some personal reflections of my own as a black man.
As A Leader, What Do You Do When Life Hurts?
As a leader, what do you do when life hurts? Really hurts. Some run. Some hide. Some numb the pain. There’s a much better way. Read more…