As a thank you to my blog and podcast supporters, I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the tenth chapter… Part I: Lessons from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig I have a picture in my home office of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, taken in October 1928, shortly after the New York Yankees swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. Ruth and Gehrig were on top of the world that day. They remain the two … [Read more...]
What Is Your Dream?
As a thank you to my blog and podcast supporters, I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the ninth chapter… Part I: What is Your Dream? If your dream is easily attainable, it’s not big enough. That is not meant to diminish your passion, but to inspire it. A dream should be kind of scary—at first, you should not know exactly how you’re going to achieve it. Big, impossible dreams do come true, but … [Read more...]
Golf Lessons
As a thank you to my blog and podcast supporters, I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the eighth chapter… Part I: Do You Need a Management Coach? I Do. I’m a terrible golfer. I have never enjoyed a day on the golf course, and it’s not for lack of trying. I own the right clubs, clothes and shoes. But I’m still an awful golfer. And yet earlier in my career, I was expected to understand at least … [Read more...]
What It Takes to Lead
I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the second chapter… Part I: The Shortcut Myth Since I launched my first company thirty-six years ago at age nineteen, I have had the privilege to consult and coach thousands of leaders—from small businesses to Fortune 500 CEOs, US Senators to faith leaders. The men and women with whom I have the pleasure to work believe that they were created to achieve … [Read more...]
182: Navigating Conflict and Tension in the Workplace
Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. —William James On Today's Episode: I share my feelings on Mondays and sunrises. Carla and I talk through some important steps in navigating conflict: De-escalating the situation Gathering your thoughts Getting clarity Accepting the coaching if offered from a constructive source Assume positive … [Read more...]