I recently met with a group of high school seniors. Each of them was 18 years old and preparing to enter college and career. These students met to seek advice about life after graduation. I was happy to oblige. I loved my time with them and decided to share with you some of the most relevant action steps we discussed….
Many mistakes are visible and can be remedied quickly. Unfortunately, when leaders commit a faux pas, it often becomes a game of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Folks are hesitant to call attention to it. Everyone hopes that someone else will. So, today, I will. Below are seven subtle yet common mistakes leaders make regularly. I encourage you to be on…
I spoke to a fellow CEO recently about his organization’s vision. He explained the statement was accurate to the products his company sold but that it didn’t “move anyone.” When I asked what their vision was, he shared it word for word: “To be the best service company in our industry.” I agreed with him. While it was a big…
Have you ever felt forgotten? One time, during a doctor’s visit, they forgot about me. They led me to a room, shut the door, and never came back. I’m currently writing this from there. Doesn’t life feel like that sometimes? It feels like we’ve been ushered into a waiting room and simply forgotten. Ever been there? Are you there now?…
When I was in high school and college, I don’t remember anyone talking about leadership. It was not a topic of conversation; it was not a course I could attend; it was not even a challenge that adults (teachers or coaches) gave me on campus. It is safe to say–leadership wasn’t even a category in my mind. The first mention…
Earlier this week, we celebrated our Independence Day here in the US. It’s a holiday that always prompts me to think about the word “freedom.” This word gets thrown around a lot this time of year, and depending on who you are and your experiences, you might have varied and complicated feelings about what the word means. I make it…
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