The power of full engagement

The power of full engagement

This week one of our presidents shared a powerful brand position she had been researching in the shadows for months. After encouraging her to share it even though she wasn’t ready, my partner asked, “I’m curious; why have you waited until now to...
The new leader blind spot

The new leader blind spot

New leaders are understandably anxious to add value and have an impact. These leaders feel the need to try to project confidence and competence as a way of resolving their inner anxiety. They express opinions, make decisions, and set direction before they have...
Leading with full power

Leading with full power

Last week, I joined one of our portfolio company’s daily issues meetings. I was struck by the cast of “characters” and how the roles they were unconsciously choosing to play were trapping them in less effective thinking and actions. I suspect you...
How to 10X Your Creativity

How to 10X Your Creativity

When a business, team, or leader is not experiencing the success they want, they are prone to falling into two related traps. Since leader results are a reflection of the quality of their decisions, extraordinary leaders recognize the importance of dedicating time to...
Get Off the Treadmill!

Get Off the Treadmill!

When businesses underperform, I invariably see leaders who have fallen into the “MORE” trap (i.e., working longer, trying harder, going faster). While no one will fault their effort, results often continue to fall short. In this four-minute video, I highlight:  ...