Recently, I was in a meeting where a CEO who stated: "I really ought to give my sales team hard feedback right now, but I am afraid to do that because we are coming into an important sales season."...
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Failure: A Pathway to Leadership Skill
In the journey of leadership, the distinction between ability and skill is crucial. While ability may be an inherited trait, skill is cultivated through diligent effort and time in grade. By this...
Critique into Coaching
I grew up competing in track and field events from grade school through college. By the time that all wrapped up I had learned a lot, and this week, one of the more important lessons I learned came...
The Three Dimensions of Team Care: Personal, Professional, and Organizational
In the world of team dynamics, there's a subtle yet profound element that distinguishes good teams from truly great ones. It's not just about the relationship between the team leader and the...
Graceful Termination 2.0
After sending my last blog about accountable culture, my 93-year old father sent me his thinking on the matter. For context, he was once the head of Human Resources for what was then the old...
The Graceful Art of Termination: A Leader’s Guide
Terminating an employee is undoubtedly one of the most challenging decisions a leader faces – and it should be. To be clear, it’s not a moment that tests managerial skills, what it truly tests are...