BIG DREAMS VERSUS THE BOTTOM LINE

Colin-and-Justin

My exclusive interview with Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan (a.k.a. The Design Duo).   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   As interior designers, best-selling authors, and celebrity lifestyle gurus, Colin and Justin love to share good things with good people. The Scottish stars are hosts of many […]

Make your next Zoom meeting more enjoyable!

Having team members connect remotely is challenging. And after 36,473 Zoom calls, they’re all starting to feel a little stale. We get it. Here are two activities that you can lead with your team (in-person or virtually) that will boost morale, provide some laughs, and result in some great learning around what it takes to […]

OUTSMARTING CHANGE

My exclusive interview with Tim Schurrer, Executive at StoryBrand.   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   As the VP of Talent and Culture at StoryBrand, Tim Schurrer has assembled a team of people who accomplish lofty goals and world-changing vision by breaking them down into practical, daily […]

Paw Patrol Syndrome

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The Paw Patrol Syndrome

Why everybody’s mad at one another right now…and what to do about it.   When my kids were around the age of 4 and 5, they became obsessed with the cartoon Paw Patrol. Finding out what problem Ryder and his 6 pups would face – and inevitably solve – was what helped to get them […]

Back to School Sale

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What is Healthy Tension?

As a leader, have you ever found yourself trying to solve any of these problems? Being Optimistic vs. Being Realistic Embracing Change vs. Preserving Stability Being Profit Focused vs. Purpose Driven Having Expectations vs. Extending Grace Caring for Others vs. Caring for Yourself Building Confidence vs. Remaining Humble   What if the real problem is assuming […]

Is Lack of Connection Killing Your Culture?

Is lack of connection killing your culture? I was following up with a senior leader the day after delivering a virtual teambuilding session.  He said he was blown away by how many people shared with him how energizing and motivating it was to simply connect and have fun together. He said it made him realize how […]