Transparency & Trust: A Powerful Formula for Leadership Success “When you create a psychologically safe environment, people will tell you the issues that need working on.” This is how Alan Mulally, the CEO renowned for saving both Boeing and Ford, described to me...

What Business Are You In? “Why are we here?” debated the leadership team in a workshop I was leading. They were not talking about our particular session; they were referring to what their purpose was as an organization.  This goes hand-in-hand with the number one...

Dive into Your Zone “Don't tell me what I'm doing; I don't want to know!” This was how famed Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini assured his creativity would flow freely, unrestricted by preconceived notions and rational analysis.  Paradoxically, Fellini...

A Most Important Question for Good Leaders to Answer “Emily, how do you want to be remembered?” the hard-charging newspaper editor asked the prolific young writer who was resistant to having her excellent work published.  It’s a really powerful legacy question...

High Performance & Truth You might naturally assume high performance goes hand-in-hand with total confidence. Surprise!  I coach high-performing executives. Here are three things I hear the very best say that might shock you: 1) “I don’t know if I can do it....