passing the baton

Here we are 3652 days later. I've known this day was coming for five years, and it still feels a bit surreal if I'm being honest.  After the 5th anniversary show, I had numbered our internal tracking document all the way to year ten and show 500. The title simply...

One of the biggest "a-has" moments in leadership is understanding the idea of “altitude.” As a leader, you deal with many different groups: your team, your leader(s), peers, board members, customers, and more. (See more at our 360 Leader Series - Shows...

Ever feel like your workday never really ends because of late-night emails or weekend messages? Welcome to the always-on culture that is quietly eroding your (and the team's) well-being. Researchers dove into the topic in a study of 315 full-time U.S. employees,...

You've likely experienced a moment when someone says the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong time. It can be weird and awkward and ultimately costly for the other person. We all can benefit from being better communicators at work and in life in general. Today...

Jell-O was a staple at our house growing up. Known more simply as gelatin or jelly in other parts of the world, this simple and classic treat is a fun and easy snack to enjoy with others. Jell-O might even be able to provide us with a reminder or two about leadership...

Music has always been a part of my life. Music has always played in our house. I've been a performing musician who has been lucky enough to have my songs on the radio, and I've seen well over 500 bands over the years. Passing the Baton's history is also marked with...

Last week, we talked about the chaos of literal and figurative storms that happen in our lives. This week, we'll take it to the other end of the water spectrum. Imagine being at a nice, calm lake where the water is glassy smooth. It's quiet with the exception of a few...

The flashes of light. The clap and rumble of thunder. Storms make themselves known as they begin to move through a community. You may associate storms with trouble or even a cleansing event. Much like challenges and trouble that makes its way into our personal and...

We must do what they fear - tell the truth, spread the truth. This is the most powerful weapon against this regime of liars, thieves, and hypocrites. Everyone has this weapon, so make use of it. -Alexei Navalny Alexei Nvalany grew up splitting his time between...

Forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and someone else. Neither you nor I are perfect. Your company will fail you. Your team will fail you. Those who are close to you outside of work will fail you. You are also going to fail all three of those...

The world keeps changing, and a clear indicator of that is the use of AI. What started out as an out-there Sci-fi concept has turned into a tool that your parents and maybe even grandparents know about and are using today. AI has had a monumental impact on the...

When you think about change initiatives that happened at work, how many of them were implemented well? More than likely, the majority did not. Change is hard personally, and it's even harder to lead a team or organization, though. We previously covered a...

Your job is different than a job. That one change in word makes all the difference in how you think about the work that you do and the intentionality of your career. Your job is uniquely yours. It's one that you find profound purpose and value in. You show up better...

Every leader would love to have their team filled with high performers. Not only would it make the quality of work better; it would make the leader look great as well. We want to keep these people around, but studies show that leaders fall short when it comes to...

"Good morning......" "Oh, you can do better than that. GOOD MORNING!!!!"  The classic repeat of an introduction phrase to get a crowd going. It is almost expected from events on the stage where the speaker is trying to pump some energy into the crowd. It works...