In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I discuss what “Setting the Azimuth” looks like for leaders in today’s world. In the Information Age, having a strong intent is more powerful than ever. Leaders must constantly be reiterating the mission and driving the intent in order to … Read more
This video blog is Part One in a series on “Information Age Leadership.” Leaders looking to grow their organizations to a world-class level often ask me, “What’s changed that make the dynamics so challenging today?” The short answer? The Information Age is now dominant in our lives. Now that getting and sharing information is as … Read more
In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk on “Finding Opportunity,” I talk about how to look, listen, and engage with the people on your team, and explore all your options so you can create opportunities for those you serve. As leaders, we should be building doors to explore opportunities, not waiting for opportunities to come to us. … Read more
All leaders have a responsibility to coach their team. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk on “Effective Coaching,” I discuss the most effective way to instruct and train others, which is through one-on-ones. To many leaders this is intimidating. If that applies to you, then watch as I talk about the tools of Effective Coaching: how … Read more
We’ve all heard stories and seen the archetypes of what bad meetings can be. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk video blog, I discuss the “Big Bad Meeting Monster,” and how it drags meetings into bland, boring territory, and away from concise goals. In this video, I’ll talk about how to stay organized, bring back productivity, … Read more
Guy walks into a bar. Bartender notices how sad he looks and asks, “You OK?” “I just lost my best friend,” says the guy. “How’d it happen?” “I became his boss.” (Bill Gentry in the Harvard Business Review, February 24, 2015) If you’re like me, you’ve probably had times in your leadership career when you … Read more
