Thought Leaders

In a world that seems shaky, being able to rely on the boss to be steady, resilient, and focused on the big picture is a blessing. Some of the best bosses I've worked for consistently demonstrated... Decisiveness rather than going wobbly. Forward focused mindset....

We often drift into thinking in dichotomies and mutually exclusive terms. As if it's either THIS, or THAT. Life, however, is rarely so discretely defined. In almost every dimension, we live, think, and behave along continua. We live out our lives in constant fluidity....

I recently read St. Benedict’s Guide to Improving Your Work Life: Workplace as Worthplace by Michael Rock (2015). In this book, MR makes a powerful case that thoughtful leaders can create engaging and meaningful work environments that not only serve customers and...

Lots of words have been written about being an effective leader. (Quite a few of them on this blog cite.) While there are bazillion variables that go into effective leadership practice, I see many superb leaders habitually practice some very simple things: They are...

There are many paths that lead to success. There are precious few that lead to excellence. Watching some powerful models of pursuers of excellence over the years, I notice some commonalities: They paint a clear picture of "where we're heading" -- the VISION. That...

We often get steeped in problem solving mode. That busyness causes us to be myopic in both the way we view the problem and the way we attempt to rectify it. Problems are regularly the consequence of faulty systems, patterns of behavior that cause the problems in the...

My late friend and wellness advisor, Dr. Roby Mitchell, was fond of saying, "Consequence is no coincidence." The habits we embrace and the decisions we make regarding... Our physical health and wellbeing Our emotional/spiritual health and wellbeing Our relationships,...

Control Freaks demonstrate some very common (and unattractive) tendencies. They often ... Threaten Traffic in secrecy Use inappropriate pressure Caste blame and create diversions Bully (when they can get away with it) Dictate impossible tasks and/or timelines Attempt...

The late Dr. Stephen Covey got quite famous on the strength of his writing of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2004). He followed that book a year later with The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness (2005). Both were excellent; I liked the latter even...