The Importance of Knowing Which Tool to Use
A few weeks ago, one of my sons came to Chicago for a visit. It was a big deal. For a variety of reasons, he gets “home” about once every 12-18 months. In a typical […]
Leading Self
This category is related to how the leader develops himself or herself. Themes include self-discipline, personal professional development, emotional intelligence, and other topics related to the leader’s efforts to know and improve himself.
Leadership is Dirty
Saturday was the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. The winner? Justify. The location? Louisville, Kentucky. The sport? Horse racing. We lived in Kentucky when I worked for Amazon, Zappos specifically. I commuted back and […]
Why Bad Leaders Think They’re Good (Sometimes) and How to Avoid this Blindspot
It was a cringe-worthy moment. I sat patiently and listened through the whole song with a fake smile. Inside I was squirming with embarrassment for the young lady who was singing in a talent competition. […]
The Problem with Selfies
Have you noticed that your selfies look a little odd? (Not just yours. Everyone’s!) What you see in the image is clearly you, but somehow distorted. A closer look at a selfie—go ahead and take […]
Where to Begin
Communications and decision-making! Over and over I come back to these two. Today, it’s decision-making. Have you ever had a charcuterie board? Do you love them as much as I do? I don’t even know […]
