As I drove home, I reflected on the key meetings of the week. I felt the progress. There were indeed thought provoking conversations that drove important decisions, new relationships with impressive people and overall time well spent. But something haunted…
I arrived early to see if I could get a table in the quieter part of the restaurant. I knew the conversation with my friend would need space to work. He arrived a little late and looked a bit rattled. …
It was a star filled night. The crack of a fire, the sound of water hitting the shore and the cool night air set the perfect tone. Slowly as the day turned to night, I watched the group of friends assemble…
As I hung up the phone, I shook my head. It was a long week of making phone calls to the field to hear their perspective on the business. I've used the practice for many years as a way of staying in…
As I sat in the meeting, I listened intently to the conversation about building traction with the new, unfolding changes. On one side of the table was the “why is it taking so long?” and on the other side was…
It happens to all of us. Someone approaches with an opportunity to advance. You get excited. You hear their glowing feedback about you and you start to focus on the promise of something new. The visions of what is possible…
I was 6 weeks into a new assignment. The discovery process was grueling but it was beginning to provide insights. As I sat with one of the key players and my list of endless questions, I focused on learning more. I…
You could tell he was upset. The urgency of his voice when he called was the first sign. Then I could see the signs as I watched him walk towards me, the stiffness of his shoulders and the expression on…
It was a typical morning, I was headed to meet a friend for breakfast. The conversation starts as it usually does when you haven’t seen each other in a while, how is the family...and then moves to a more in-depth…
One of my favorite places growing up was my Grandma's kitchen. It was an old house with a big pantry full of goodies. It is where I learned the importance of checking the expiration date. I was hungry and dove in…