Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – and so we begin
Today we moved from the hotel in Dublin to the University College of Dublin campus where the students were treated to a series of guest lectures/discussions. (more…)
Inside the Mind of an Extremely Effective Enlightened Executive – Part 1
Colleen Abdoulah Interview - April 8, 2014 When Colleen Abdoulah enters the room, you know it's going to get interesting. Besides the heartfelt embrace, you'll notice an executive with presence,...
The Proverbial Fork in the Road
During my annual mountain biking trip to Fruita, Colorado, I took a tumble (an 'endo' as in end over end) because I tried a different path. It reminded me of...
One Simple (Missing) Word
The most common expectation I hear from CEO's these days is "accountability." They want more of it, which infers they don't think they're seeing enough of it. The owners and...
Work in Progress
If it wasn't for one of my mentors, I don't know when I would come to know the Socratic virtue of self-control; and that self-sufficiency alone doesn't equate to a...
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...
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...
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