To Meet or Not to Meet? That is the Question

This picture has found it’s way into both my Twitter and Facebook feeds over the last few weeks. Been there done that and the inverse is also true.  “I survived another email thread that should have been handled in a meeting.” We (I’m including...

The Real Battle of Leadership

In a video post, I shared the 5 word secret to servant leadership…. “It. Is. Not. About. Me!”  These five simple words are easy to add as a daily mantra or prayer to ground you in servant, other-oriented leadership; however, behind those five simple words is a fierce...

CHEAT SHEET of the 100 Best Companies

Every year, Fortune Magazine partners with the Great Places to Work folks to identify the 100 best workplaces. I used to consider this issue of Fortune to be just the “dog and pony show” of corporate America; however, the report has evolved into a treasure trove of...

Launch of BrillianceWithinCoaching.com

I’m so excited to share my remade home on the internet.  I couldn’t be happier. The aesthetics of the site are a reflection of me and my style and my values are reinforced throughout. Family – Whether we’re meeting for the first time or have a...

Forget Big Change. Start with Tiny Leadership Habits

Leadership is hard work. Researchers have uncovered a pattern over the past few years that suggests that mastery of just about anything has far more to do with the time spent practicing than raw talent or genetics. Malcom Gladwell wrote in “The Outliers” that 10,000...

Have this 15 Minute Conversation Every Week

Are you having conversations with your people? Yes, I’m sure you’re talking to those you lead. You pass in the hallway and ask how their kids are doing. You meet at the coffee stand and chat about the struggle on their latest project. You have lunch once a month with...