The Truth Exists in the Hesitation
Why a Leader’s Pause Reveals More Than Their Words When we’re discussing a member of their team, I often ask leaders in my coaching program a simple question: “If you had the chance, would you rehire this person?” What happens next tells me everything I need to know. If there’s a pause — even a […]
Potential- the Raw Material of Future Performance
What Is Potential? The untapped capacity within a person — it’s not about what someone can do today; it’s about what they could do tomorrow with the right mindset and support. And at the heart of potential is hope — the belief that growth is possible. Without it, potential stays dormant; with it, Team Members […]
Stop Talking. Start Leading.
Silence isn’t empty—it’s a leadership skill. Here’s how learning to pause transformed how I listen, lead, and coach. “Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence.” Jorge Luis Borges As someone who makes a living speaking, coaching, and challenging leaders, this quote hits home. Early in my career, silence made me uncomfortable. As a trial […]
Patience Prevails
I used to think impatience was a leadership strength. It helped me win cases as a federal trial attorney. It also left a trail of bruised and burned-out people in my wake. ✨ “If patience wasn’t so easily tested, then it would hardly be a virtue.” Amor Towles 🧨 That lesson hit hard when I […]
Mastering the Art of Celebration
“One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.” Marie Curie’s words capture the forward-focused nature of leaders. Leaders are wired to look ahead, to see the next challenge, and, without pause, to relentlessly pursue what’s next. But what if this instinct is holding their team back? Celebrating […]
Working Smarter is a Learned Skill Set
💡 Telling someone to “work smarter” is useless. It assumes they already know what working smarter looks like. But, seriously, since only The Working Dead work at making their jobs harder, if a person already knew how to work smarter, they’d be doing it. Beginners can’t work smarter because they don’t yet know what working […]
The Bathroom Break Theory of Leadership: Why Your Bladder Is a Better Guide Than Your Ego
“Never make a decision when you need to pee.” – Leonard Cohen It’s a joke I often use as a Leadership Speaker before my presentations. I tell the audience to feel free to use the restroom because, as I see it, “If you have to pee, you aren’t listening to me.” But beneath the humor […]
10x Your Team Podcast
It was a real pleasure to be a guest on the 10x Your Team with father and son hosts Cam and Otis In our conversation we discuss what real leadership development looks like. From discussing why empathy is a skill set that can be learned to exploring why human psychology hasn’t changed since Marcus Aurelius […]
Unlocking a $2 Trillion Opportunity: The 4 Secrets to Igniting Your Workforce
The numbers are staggering. Sixth-eight per cent of the American workforce is disengaged—or worse, actively working against you and your company. Gallup’s latest report reveals that only 32% of employees are engaged, while a shocking 17% are “The Working Dead,” costing the U.S. economy an estimated $2 trillion in lost productivity. This isn’t just a […]
Stop Being the One-Person Solution Factory!
Your inbox is overflowing! Your calendar is a battlefield of back-to-back meetings! And every time a team member contacts you, they’re bringing you a problem that they should be solving themselves! This is sucking up a huge chunk of your time and energy, and your own productivity is being suffocated by being forced to be […]