We often think personal breakthroughs take years. We believe that growth is a slow, painful climb. So, we wait. We wait for experience to teach us. We spend decades hoping time alone will fix our leadership and lives. But time just reinforces … [Continue reading] about 7 Ways to Trigger a Personal Breakthrough in Leadership
Leadership is complex. The pressure is high. We constantly look for new hacks to survive the corporate hurricane. But hacks do not build great leaders. They only provide a short-term illusion of control. The whirlwind of emails and meetings … [Continue reading] about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A 2-Minute Summary for Leaders
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
