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Why is it Easier to Look Out the Window than in the Mirror?
Blaming is looking backward, and preventing is looking forward. It is very easy to say, "They are the problem!" But it's hard to say, "I am


You Can't Fix What You Don't Understand
Late last month, I was preparing for a leadership webinar when I got an urgent email from one of the leaders I was coaching. We typically...


The Power of Silence when Interviewing
As an aspiring radio announcer in my early twenties, I learned the importance of using a pause when delivering the news – to emphasize an...


We All Need Our Tires Reinflated
I had just walked off the golf course two weeks ago wondering where my golf game went wrong. I have played golf for more than 40 years, yet


It’s so Hard to Find Good People These Days
Leaders, how many times have you thought or said, "It's so hard to find good people these days?" If you answered more than zero, you...


If You Are Not Moving Forward You Are Moving Backward
In early November 2021, while driving to deliver a presentation on change management to a client in Minneapolis, one of my biggest...


Thank You for Being a Horrible Boss
The worst boss I ever had was a guy named Dick Jones. Today, I'm thankful for Dick Jones; he provided a perfect model of what not to do.


Would You Golf With Obama or Trump?
Would you golf with Obama or Trump? Or both? Or neither? I bet right now you're thinking passionately about who you would golf with, and...
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