Why be a zebra? Zebras have an incredible skill: when a zebra escapes a lion, it goes right back to grazing. The alarm turns off. This reaction is remarkable. Navy SEALs are taught the same approach, and it is a skill we can learn. Here’s how: –Create your own off switch. Find a way to […]
I’ve been a longtime fan and student of Robert Cialdini and his research on persuasion. His work outlines six core psychological principles that help us better understand how to influence and connect with others. Below is a great summary of his book, along with a few insights that have stuck with me over the years:
Science (a 47-year-long Swedish study) now tells me I physically peaked at 35 years old. Bummer. But the bigger takeaway is not that we slow down — it’s that movement still matters, a lot, at every age. The good news is that exercise is always good news, including: –Exercise always pays off. You may not perform
I have a new topic that has been near and dear to my life over the last 40 years: giving back to the community. I have built my life and career on giving back to the community I love and have spent my adult life working in. Why? Because it matters. Not just to the
Leading is not easy. In fact, it is damn hard. I learned the following lessons the hard way by not setting boundaries and overextending myself for my team. Here are a few lessons you might incorporate into your leadership (and lots more below in the article): –Always lead by example. I lead from the front. I did,
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Growth isn’t linear—and where you are shapes how you think, work, and lead. I created this to help individuals identify their current phase of growth and understand how mindsets like entitlement, purpose, and empowerment either limit or unlock progress. Please feel free to contact me if you would like access to the full presentation or
I created and use what we call Objective Based Communication (OBC). Instead of sending paragraphs on something, we keep things simple and always in bulleted form. This results in clear communication. Clarity of communication is paramount in all relationships and negotiations. Heck in everything I say and do. Please feel free to contact me if you
Self-managing doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through ownership, capability, and better thinking. This moment of genius outlines a clear path from initial learning to true self-management by developing accountability, continuous improvement, and the ability to ask better questions. Please feel free to contact me if you would like access to the full presentation or additional
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Not all problem-solving creates value—how you show up matters. Build a culture where people bring answers, not just awareness, and leaders coach capability instead of firefighting. Please feel free to contact me if you would like access to the full presentation or additional information on this topic.
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Great meetings are built before anyone enters the room. When preparation is done right, execution follows naturally and results improve. Please feel free to contact me if you would like access to the full presentation or additional information on this topic.
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