passing the baton

I think all good leaders deal with guilt on occasion in their leadership and life walk. It shows that they have at least a decent moral compass, and while carrying guilt certainly is not fun and can impede your long-term effectiveness if it lingers, working through...

"How did this happen?" This was Max Dickins asked himself as he thought about proposing to his girlfriend and realized that he didn't have any close friends that she could ask to be his best man.  Max considers himself to be an outgoing guy with decent manners,...

I can honestly say that I have been blessed with some amazing friendships over the years.  My closest friends have been there to celebrate the great times and to support me during the hardest times of my life.  Great friendships always bring out the best in...

Have you thought to yourself or said to someone else, "I just need to get out and do something?"  I know I do at times! Micro-adventures are a great way to get away, reset, let go of some stress, and learn a little along the way.  While there is a lot of...

Being suddenly thrown under the proverbial bus is one of the worst feelings there is in a working relationship. It's the sense of being betrayed by someone that you likely had some level of trust built with for their own gain. Perhaps you were blamed for something...

Storytelling is an art that a great leader and speaker know about. There's a reason why you remember the illustrations that others share in their presentation and how you'll often remember the stories and analogies from a minister's sermon before you recall the points...

Living your personal values leads you to live an authentic life that you will enjoy and be proud of, but it certainly isn't always easy. I've had to let some great professional opportunities, old friends, and other valuable things go because they didn't, or no longer,...

I have built a career by tieing my work ethics, leadership priorities, and expectations around company values. Sometimes it was easy as others were aligned, to begin with, sometimes I was a hero as I entered a bad culture that desperately wanted change, and other...

Check out part one here! The journey to becoming more inclusive is so rewarding on a personal level. There is personal joy and satisfaction as you see yourself grow and mature and this area is typically ripe for personal and professional growth.   Today we...

I've had the honor to be a part of some really great life-changing projects, events, and situations in my career. When asked about my proudest moments as a leader the stories typically go down a road of inclusion and helping break barriers for others to succeed...

Another year is almost in the books! Hopefully, this week has been one where you've been able to take a little time for yourself as you gear up for a new year of both personal and professional growth.  I always find the new year to be a great marker in which to...

There are some people that are really good at calling others out. They masterfully slay their opponents with clever comebacks and pointed wit.  It's also popular. A subreddit called r/murderedbywords has over 2.5 million members where users share their best...

I have been a part of some really bad interviews in my days, but I will say for the most part people want to put their best foot forward and show the best version of themselves when they are in the interview process. It's part first impression, expertise, good...

Have you ever known someone who leaves a great opportunity only to flounder and as a result never bounces back to a level that they were before? Perhaps they are the type to jump headfirst into the newest financial fad without thinking through the implications. Maybe...

Whether you have a business or you are looking to forward your personal career, it pays to have a plan in place. Finding your replacement before it's needed is essential in order to keep continuity in the business and work, but it also requires you to let go of some...