We often think a hobby is a distraction from our business. We tell ourselves, "I am too busy."We say, "Maybe next year." We let our job become our only identity. I watched the first UFC years ago. I discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and … [Continue reading] about Why Hobbies Make You a Better Leader (5 Ways to Find Your Passion)
I have never heard of an elite athlete who does not practice. But I see thousands of executives who never practice their leadership. Even worse: when coaching is offered to them, they get defensive. They think they are "sick." They believe you … [Continue reading] about How to Improve Leadership Skills: A 5-Step Action Plan for Executives
My 15-year-old son gave me a brutal lesson on communication recently. He called me because he needed money. I expected the usual dance: 5 minutes of fake "small talk" ("Hi Dad, how are you? How is work?") before the ask. Instead, he gave me 5 … [Continue reading] about How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
August 2021. A best friend sent me a photo from a family day at the beach. It was a shock. I finally saw the truth I was ignoring. I had gained a lot of weight. But seeing the truth was not enough. It took me 4 years to fix it. 4 years … [Continue reading] about How to Identify and Fix Leadership Blind Spots (A 6-Month Protocol)
"Is it really worth the effort?" I hear this question often when a professional relationship becomes a battle. When you have to fight your ego just to stay calm. You might think: "It’s just a detail. I will just ignore this person and do my … [Continue reading] about Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders: 3 Steps to Turn Conflict into Career Assets
