If everyone functioned as they should and the world were cooperative, there probably would not be such a need for leadership. However, we will face problems and we will continue to be challenged regularly and problem-solving is a skill that…
What do you see?
What do you see in the circle? “A red dot!” Whenever I give a presentation and use this illustration, that’s the answer I get 99% of the time. It’s interesting because there’s roughly 180 times more pure, white space but what do we…
Do something about it!
“We don’t know what we don’t know.” I first heard someone make that statement in a business context while I was working at a very large financial institution. I don’t know if US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld coined the…
Lessons to be Learned from the Rivalry of the Ages
I am a huge college football fan and, if you are as well, I am sure you heard something about the “great rivalry” between the University of Michigan and University of Notre Dame. The reason it was making more headlines…
The 3-Letter Word Standing in the Way of Progress
There is a little 3-letter word that names one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of progress for many leaders and businesses. This little word is E-G-O. Ego is simply a person’s sense of self-importance. The problem is,…