One of my favorite stories about simplifying work comes from my time at GHSP, where Jerry Scott was CEO. It was a period of rapid growth for the company, and keeping up with the opportunities before...
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often viewed as tasks—a number to hit, a box to check, or a goal to meet. But KPIs can be so much more. The million dollar question is “why does this KPI...
When we first started MINDSCAPE, I quickly realized I was leading in unfamiliar territory. If I had been completely honest with myself back then—though only in my head—I would have admitted I had no...
Michelangelo’s tomb in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence bears the inscription “Ancora imparo”—“I am still learning.” Whether or not these were truly his words, I don’t know. And whether or...
As a kid growing up in the 80s, I was a sports fanatic. Football, basketball, baseball, track, cross-country—even a season of hockey—filled my calendar. Sports were more than a pastime; they were my...
This week, I had the privilege of meeting a senior leader in a local company responsible for global supply chain, purchasing, and logistics. Our conversation centered around all the critical...
Yesterday, I had the privilege of teaching the LeaderWork class to a group of ten leaders spanning the spectrum from a CEO to four frontline leaders. The discussions reaffirmed what I believe is one...
When I first started my business, I was brimming with confidence, absolutely sure that success was just around the corner. But reality greeted me with a stark lesson: I had no idea what I was truly...
Earlier in my career, I earned part of my keep as a D1 track coach at West Virginia University and later at the University of Portland. While there are countless skills and experiences that...
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with countless clients, helping them grow and achieve incredible results. One, in particular, stood out—a long-term partnership spanning five...
It’s often said that people don’t like change, but I don’t believe that’s entirely true. Change is a constant—sometimes subtle, like the natural passage of time, and sometimes disruptive, like major...
Years ago, I worked at Donnelly Corporation in Holland Michigan, a company that led in encapsulated window and mirror technologies. But their true claim to fame was their groundbreaking approach to...