Why We are Failing at Leadership Development

The words “leadership” and “leader” have unfortunately been turned into buzz words and a series of platitudes that have drowned out their true meaning and critical importance in our organizations, families and world. Like so many other meaningful things (happiness,...

The Payoffs and Costs of NOT Having Empathy

I asked my wife this morning what I should write about. I felt like she had something to say. She quickly answered, “Write about empathy.” Immediately, my thoughts went to our marriage. We’re in a season of renewal where I’ve become aware of my failings as a husband,...

The Three C’s of Habit Change

For the past two years, I’ve dived deep into habit change. I’m repeatedly noticing that this is the secret sauce of really powerful change for individual leaders and their organizations. Lots of people are talking about it. Really solid thinking and work...