Picture this: It’s the late 1600s in England, and Sir Christopher Wren, the rockstar architect of his time, is inspecting the progress on St. Paul’s Cathedral. He strolls up to a mason and asks, “Whatcha doing?” The mason replies, “I’m laying stone.”  Sir...

In pursuit of workplace harmony, many leaders default to being relentlessly "nice"—always agreeable, conflict-avoidant, and hungry for approval. But this desperation to please often stems from a core belief of "not being enough," which creates a vicious cycle of...

“I’m gonna land a whale this year!” Daniel exclaimed with gusto. “Going big, I see,” I chuckled in response to the young entrepreneur. “Let’s think about your phrasing, Daniel. Remember, we’re not actually spearfishing here.” I suggested, “How about aiming to attract...

Do you ever feel like your strategic plan is less of a map and more of a wish list? That unexpected events and external forces keep getting in the way? That “command and control” leadership doesn’t really achieve long-term success? Consider a different perspective,...

Picture this: Nancy, overwhelmed with paperwork following her husband's sudden death, contacts the pet food company Chewy to transfer the account into her name.  Expecting just a standard confirmation email, she instead receives a beautiful bouquet of roses and a...