“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...

Ever feel like your role involves less leading and more herding cats through a hurricane? In leadership, letting things fall apart isn't a sign of failure; it's an art form. This is the action-packed world of 'constructive destruction,' where breakdowns aren't just...

Have you ever envisioned a workplace where secrets are as outdated as fax machines? Welcome to the bold world of transparency, where the open book management style isn't just a policy but a practice that can revolutionize team dynamics. Here, secrets are swapped for...