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Dive into my regularly updated articles featuring the latest in leadership strategies, overcoming challenges, and practical tips for business owners and CEOs.

1 day ago

What Happens When the Person Who Knows Everything Leaves?

What Happens When the Person Who Knows Everything Leaves? Several years ago, I unexpectedly found myself taking over the leadership of our local soccer program. I inherited a small group…

2 weeks ago

Volunteers Still Need Clarity

“Volunteer” should describe how someone is compensated, not how seriously the commitment is taken Some years ago, I was elected Director of a soccer program. For me, it was something…

4 weeks ago

What Leadership Discipline Actually Looks Like

What Leadership Discipline Actually Looks Like Leadership discipline can sound heavier than it really is. For some leaders, the phrase suggests rigid routines, endless scorecards, or another layer of process…

2 months ago

Why Good Ideas Die in Healthy Businesses

Why Good Ideas Die in Healthy Businesses A number of years ago, I was facilitating a meeting for an agency I worked with that supported McDonald’s globally. Around the table…

2 months ago

Protect Your Thinking Time

Why Every Leader Needs a Monthly Leadership Reset A few years ago, someone asked me, “What’s the most valuable leadership habit you’ve developed over the years?” At first, I assumed…

3 months ago

Clarity Prevents Conflict

Most conflict does not begin with aggression, incompetence, or bad intent. It begins with ambiguity. A vague reply. A delayed follow-up. An assumption that everyone understood. A leader thinks they…

3 months ago

Build a Business That Works on Your Bad Days

Build a Business That Works on Your Bad Days I have a confession. I love systems. I love calendars, scorecards, meeting rhythms, checklists, and processes. If there’s a way to…

4 months ago

Stop Calling It an Accountability Problem

One of the most common complaints I hear from business owners and leaders is: “My team just isn’t accountable.” It’s usually said with frustration. Projects are late. Deadlines are missed.…

4 months ago

You Don’t Need More Energy…

You Don’t Need More Energy—You Need Fewer Decisions Most leaders don’t wake up exhausted. They become exhausted gradually, one decision at a time. Not necessarily the major decisions either. In…

5 months ago

Delegation Isn’t About Trust!

Delegation Isn’t About Trust One of the most common things I hear from business owners and leaders is: “Nobody can do it as well as I can.” Usually, that statement…