In one of the most storied battles of ancient history, some 300 Spartans fought to the death to hold a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece for 3 days against over 10,000 Persian attackers in 480 B.C. Their King, Leonidas, perished with them, and the amazing thing about this display of courage is that the … Read more
A great book to appreciate the definition of a Level Five leader is Jim Collins’ “Good to Great”. According to Jim Collins, a Level Five leader “builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will”. Chapter 2 of “Good to Great” describes in plain language the traits and characteristics of a … Read more
The tools that are in “The Power of Being All In,” are comprehensive. These tools cover a wide range of capabilities. First is setting your Azimuth — your direction, your true north in yourself and in your team … with your mission, your intent, your values, and your culture. The second tool is built … Read more
Having trouble finding time? In 2016, a weekends-off initiative was unveiled at J.P. Morgan called “Pencils Down.” The media was quick to highlight the move by the financial giant as a radical step: “The initiative…is unusual in a high-powered corner of Wall Street where 100-hour weeks are considered by some as a badge of honor … Read more
“The Power of the Positive Climate” – This is the first entry in a series of blogs about the leadership concept of psychological safety. “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” — Helen Keller There’s a considerable body of evidence that positivity is contagious — which makes me wonder why … Read more
Opportunity can be everywhere, even in the most unexpected places – and even in uncertain and difficult times. A few months ago, I spoke with David Meltzer, David A. Moreno Jr, and Mike Mumola. They are all unique and interesting thinkers in the world of leadership coaching and development. One key question covered in our … Read more
