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I recently spent a week in glorious Nantucket with phenomenal global colleagues and my long-time mentor, Alan Weiss. Our small group took a couple of Jeeps down the beach to this lovely lighthouse, an impressive landmark no longer in use. As you look at the photo, you’ll notice the many possible viewpoints: from the sandyRead more

Recently I was driving my son Jonathan and his friend, Amanda, back from orchestra rehearsal. They were rehearsing a piece that would include Philadelphia Orchestra trumpet player, Tony Prisk. I casually asked the kids, “So, what did you think of the rehearsal?” Amanda replied, “You know, I really didn’t think I was going to likeRead more

In today’s high velocity, always-on business environment, top business leaders like you are expected to make rapid decisions, work at a breakneck pace, and achieve exceptional results—all without losing a beat. Fast, faster, and faster yet. That’s the mandate from customers, colleagues, managers, business partners, the board, investors, and any number of other important stakeholders.Read more

It’s been an exciting season for me, with plenty of travel to visit clients, deliver speeches, and engage in professional development (as you’ve heard me say, we can never stop gathering new insights and developing innovative approaches, getting exponentially better at what we do). On the final day of some recent travels, I packed myRead more

Four Keys to Leading Through Change From medical device to pharma, aerospace to consumer products, my clients are all dealing with change. Internal and external, large and small, change is a constant drumbeat, and it can bring extraordinary opportunity or profound disruption. So, how do the best leaders exploit the possibilities that change offers andRead more

As a leader, you should also assess your organization. You can do this in quiet reflection, a great reason to take a strategic pause. You can gain further insight by asking key colleagues and customers for feedback. You can engage your team in the dialogue. In fact, the most valuable approach is to gain a variety of perspectives onRead more

Several of my clients have asked me of late: What will it take to unleash the best my team has to offer? I discover too late when trouble is brewing. We make repetitive, preventable mistakes. And I just know there’s more creativity to be unlocked. What’s getting in the way? I tell my clients: It’sRead more

My teenage son has been playing French horn since the third grade. I vividly recall how, at 8 years old, he spotted the most beautiful horn at Sam Ash NYC. Since then, he has been involved in youth orchestras, adult wind ensembles, marching band, symphonic bands, and several regional groups for which the competition isRead more

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to work with the amazing Lou Heckler, veteran television broadcaster and keynoter par excellence. Lou also happens to be a lovely human being—a gracious host and generous mentor. He is challenging yet accepting, encouraging but never false. His wife, Jonellen, an acclaimed writer, is equally warm, welcoming andRead more

If you are like many of my clients, you’ve started the new year with a clear set of business objectives, meaningful priorities, and tangible action steps. And you likely have a few personal goals as well (eat a healthy diet, get to the hotel gym when traveling, spend more time with your family…). And nowRead more