The Backbrief: A Tool For Better Listening

Listening can feel harder to do than ever. That seems even more true in a world where many of us are still ‘socially-distanced’ and dealing with online-only ‘remote teams.’ Now more than ever we can use a tool for better listening that will cut through all the noise. There’s always going to be outside distractions. … Read more

Podcast Episode 9: An Interview With Dana Mehnert of L3Harris

In this episode, I interview Dana Mehnert, president of Communications Systems for L3Harris. We discuss the importance of setting an Azimuth aimed towards success, how to develop potential leaders, what makes for a world-class culture, and more! Don’t miss this episode — it’s a good one jam packed with info and ideas for stellar leading! … Read more

Making the Judgment Call

  “If Passion drives, then let Reason hold the reins.” — Benjamin Franklin Hopefully, all of us have been able to serve with leaders at some point in our careers who demonstrated a tendency toward sound judgment –  “interpretation of the evidence that points to the right choice.” [1]  When confronted with difficult circumstances, widely … Read more

Two Ways To Keep Momentum Going Towards Level 5

What are the most effective tools in your toolbox for establishing, nurturing, and leading your company culture to grow into a ‘Level 5’ culture? Here are two proven methods (in detail) that you can start using right away to maintain the momentum going towards that ultimate goal: 1) Develop an Integrated Process Team and Charter … Read more

Mutual Accountability Leads to a Culture of Excellence

The development of strong mutual accountability is one of the most significant stages of the cultural development of an organization. Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright describe the stages of accountability and explain how we, as people, are essentially tribal in their book, Tribal Leadership.  The authors developed the book as the result of … Read more