Recently I was asked this question during an interview. It is a common question, often asked of professional athletes, business owners, corporate executives, and others who have achieved a perceived level of success or mastery. … Read More
What the World Needs Now is Courageous Leadership
We need leadership now as much as ever. Stand strong. I reside most of the year in Calgary, Canada. Recently, when speaking with CEOs in the province, I encountered greater pessimism than usual. The pessimism … Read More
Mastery Doesn’t Mean Risk Free
We live near the Canadian Rockies, so we have several friends who are very good alpine skiers. Recently I was talking with one of them who has skied since he was a toddler. He recanted … Read More
Creating a Legacy
Closely aligned with your direction, your legacy statement helps define your intentions for your career and overall life. I always envision this quasi-vision as a lighthouse on the edge of a craggy shore. Its light … Read More
Constructing Your Leadership Brand: Gender Differences
While I prefer to avoid gender generalizations, as I believe there are as many similarities as differences, I am obliged to share unavoidable obstacles to leadership and personal success.
Setting a High Bar in Customer Service & Keeping It There
Introducing Marlo Brausse, owner of Barre Body Studio in Calgary Canada, and this edition’s Feet to the Fire Hall of Fame inductee.
Disruption: Are You Leveraging These Global Trends?
A number of global trends are affecting all organizations and every industry. I stress to leaders and executives to be thinking about not only what’s happening in your city, your province or your state, but what are some of the common changes that are happening across the globe?
Integrity in Every Aspect of Life
For the 360 degree executive, integrity extends beyond the workplace. It is reflected in who we are and the choices we make each and every day. Every executive I interviewed for my book, The 360 Degree … Read More
The Heart of the Matter
I am pleased to recognize Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) as the next inductee into the Feet to the Fire Hall of Fame™. Oklahoma Heart Hospital hit it out of the park. It is evident that they have a culture of accountability.