September was Self-Care “Awareness” Month. That extra word – awareness – matters. Most CEOs/senior...
The Leadership Case for Self-Care
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ITD World’s Iconic Leadership Team Summit
Looking forward to being back in Bangkok next month! On October 19, I’ll be speaking at ITD...
You Never Know Where Your Influence Stops
“You should go overseas.” Four words shared by one of my university professors, Dr. Tony Epp, when...
The Leadership Lesson in a Bumpy Ride
“It’s going to be a bumpy ride.” Before the plane even took off, this is what the pilot announced....
The Leadership Gap Hiding in Your Calendar
I recently asked a senior leader: “What percentage of your success depends on other people?” His...
Why Leaders Avoid Giving Feedback
💡 Withholding necessary feedback is usually aggressive behavior. If that sounds surprising,...
Feedback Is a Gift
🎁 Feedback Is a Gift. So Why Won’t We Give It? Around the world, I’ve asked audiences these four...
Hard Habits, Stronger Leaders: The Power of Consistency
This month marks 20 years since I started doing something I didn't particularly enjoy. For the...
The How Hole
There's a leadership trap I see so often that I've given it a name: The How Hole. It usually...
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish. It’s Strategic.
Self-care is not selfish. It's strategic. I recently asked a CEO client how he was doing with...
