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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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Why Don’t We Invest In Ourselves?

Because doing the things you think you shouldn’t isn’t frugal – it’s a bottleneck Yesterday, I opened our SEGC meeting with a thought for the day: Many small business owners…

Don’t Wait For Certainty

Waiting For Certainty Slows You Down I read a lot of fiction, and have a goal to read at least 20 fiction books a year. It’s escapism, but also helps…

The Good Intentions Trap

When Good Intentions Create Bad Outcomes Most leadership problems do not start with bad intentions. They start with good ones. Leaders want to help their teams succeed. They want to…