What do you think of you as a leader?
I have a mentor who says that he only needs to figure out one thing during an interview: Is the person a giver or a taker? It amazes me that...
Two Dirty Words and the Multi-Generational Workforce
Carbon-copy. White-out. Red-line. In-box. If you entered the workforce before 1980, you remember when those terms described actual physical things. You typed on carbon paper, used white-out to correct mistakes,...
Focus
Click to View Video (1 min.) I recently attended a series of events related to the USA Pro Challenge. "The USA Pro Challenge, also known as...
Elusive Focus
Focus can be defined as the ability to adapt to the prevailing level of light and to see more clearly. In business, focus is all about execution and results, and...
Solo versus…
I am a big advocate for seeking solitude for reflection, and consider myself very fortunate to have access to some of the best wilderness in the world here in Colorado. ...
Fleeting
For the past month, I have had the opportunity to really step back and evaluate three important questions. Where am I? Where am I going? How will I organize my...
Is Your Pursuit Noble?
Esteemed Harvard Business School professor, Clayton Christensen wrote: "Management is the most noble of professions if it's practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others to...
Just One Piece of Advice for Today’s Leader
Like me, you have probably been to many graduation ceremonies over the years. Mine have included high school, college, business courses, seminars, and a fair share of military courses. I...
The Problem: Over-Managed and Under-Led
Our challenges as leaders are greater than ever. It's all the ions: Execution Revenue Generation M&A Integration Competition Innovation Team Dysfunction Lack of Prioritization And our results are coming up...
Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf
We met Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf on November 6, 2002. He was at Colorado State University for "Bridges to the Future: American History and Values in Light of 9/11" where...
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