Former Chairman & CEO of Principal Financial Group shares life lessons on overcoming adversity and creating enduring success. I absolutely adore speaking with world-class leaders and achievers to learn about what they’ve done right, what they’ve done wrong, and how they’d make improvements the next time around. I especially love it when I get to […]
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Wondering how to take control of every situation? It’s a simple equation. When the stinky stuff hits the fan; when things aren’t going your way; and when the world is conspiring against you, remember this: C + R = O Circumstance + Response = Outcome CIRCUMSTANCES swirling out of control will sneak up on us […]
3 Ethical Elements to Consider Before Answering the Integrity Question With ethical lapses in every nook and cranny of society occurring just about every other second these days…it’s a fair question. From politicians that shamelessly lie (but keep getting elected) to careless business leaders who bankrupt their own companies (but still walk away with their […]
What are we so afraid of? We all seem to know a leader or manager like this guy in the picture. Sadly, one of the most common fatal flaws of leaders is surrounding him/herself with administrative yes-men … you’ve probably seen these types (and perhaps, God forbid, you are one), which leads to a culture […]
I was reminded recently of a surprising conversation I once had with a seasoned CEO of an Austin, TX based entrepreneurial start-up. She had shared with me that she often found it difficult to “know when to speak and when to shut up during development meetings and conversations with investors.” It seems she has a […]
Winning is AWESOME! But, there’s more to playing sports than the final score. The virtues of sportsmanship, leadership, and life skills learned early in life are invaluable. Thankfully, more and more high school coaches and sports programs are shifting focus from just winning on the
There are plenty of examples of bosses, leaders and organizations who fall short of their potential, and never meet the expectations of those in their charge. Scott Adams has made a living pointing these folks out with his wildly popular Dilbert character. Just as often, however, there are those who get stuck in a loop […]
