Once and For All – Defining Vision, Mission, Goal & Strategy for Leaders
"What's surprised you so far?" I recently asked a new leader to the C-suite at a major multinational company. "I can't believe that senior executives mix up goals and strategy!" Vision –...
Building an “A Team” with Executives & Special Operations Veterans
We’ve just assembled a team for an expedition to Patagonia in October, and as we started to catalog the vast array of skills we’ll have, I realized we truly have...
How to Know Your Team Knows What’s Expected of Them
It’s a refrain we here often: “I’m not sure I know exactly what’s expected of me.” It seems as simple as asking, but there are a myriad of reasons people...
Haleakala – “World’s Longest Paved Climb” or World’s Best Teacher?
For St. Patrick’s Day this year, I decided to tackle Haleakala – the big mountain on Maui. It’s a big effort, and a bucket-list type of ride for cyclists throughout...
Leader Development – What’s $10,000?
How much can you spend without approval? In most organizations, spending $10,000 requires jumping through a few hoops, and is usually a decision of two or more people. $10,000 is...
The Leadership Skill Lacking
Provide consequences for good, or unacceptable behavior. It’s about catching people doing things right, and addressing poor performance. (more…)
CRU•CI•BLE – A difficult test or challenge (with Green Berets and Executives)
Tired of your status quo? Desire to lead with conviction and greater purpose? Ready to take on an adventure that will challenge and inspire you to your core? The Self-Reliant...
Why Leader Development Is Priority #2
Which role is most important on a ship? The captain who makes decisions? The navigator who establishes the direction? The helmsman who steers the vessel? The engineer who sets the...
6 Questions for Better Coaching
Marshall Goldsmith, by many measures a great coach, recommends six powerful questions for coaching sessions that serve as instigators to get people to think, commit and act. Given that leaders...
“Men Are Cowards”
So said a well-respected former CFO when asked about what ails business today. The former CFO and I were discussing the common challenges in business, and I had mentioned that...
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