It was a glorious day on the water. After dinner, people started to gather around the campfire. The conversation was alive with stories that replayed the day’s events - the classic crashes, the great accomplishments and of course the fun…
It started out simply. A way for me to “call out” less than stellar behavior that was counter-productive to change while keeping the focus on the behavior and NOT the people. Guardians of no progress©. You know - those rascals that…
Spring is a time of renewal, of evaluating who we are and what we want. Have you ever asked yourself "what is your leadership commitment?" It's a big question triggered by an engaging and fascinating conversation I had recently with…
Parking Lots. They come in all sizes and shapes. You see them everywhere. They serve the same purpose worldwide. And yet they are a source of entertainment for me. Watching people find “their place” in this ecosystem is fascinating. Some…
I could hear the passion and growing disgust in the conversation behind me. It was a long day of travel and I was mildly amused that someone else shared the challenges of the day. Until, I could see the conversation was…
During workshops and talks, I’m often asked what to do when you hire someone who just isn’t measuring up. Sometimes people actually tell me the person they hired is an idiot. I tell people don’t be so hard on yourself.…
Did you know, 90% of the worlds data was created in the last 2 years? In fact, in 1998, the internet exceeded the capacity of the human brain and by 2025 it will exceed the capacity of humanity. And we can…
The day finally arrived. Lunch had been on the books for 3 months. I arrived early, as I didn’t want to cut our time together short. It had been too long. And the conversation started just where we left off…
The plane just landed. As I powered up my phone, I walked to pick up my bags. It was a long week on the road but I saw a text from a friend. Her night was free and she wanted…
Two words that are similar but vastly different in their impact to driving sustainable change and innovation. Do you collaborate...look for the best and most diverse team to drive results? Or do you co-operate standing on the sidelines while others drive…