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Why the Pursuit of Consistency Makes You Irrelevant
The team was concerned. They were making an organizational change. At the same time, they were under pressure to move into new markets. People were anxious. They believed the internal conditions...
View ArticleA Letter for the Special Ones
Intellectually, you know that other people adore their children. In fact, it’s in your best interest to want people to adore their children. When people love and care for their children, the world...
View ArticleHow I Used Leadership Books to Raise Toddlers
Have you ever been faced with a challenge that you don’t know how to handle? Were you ever in a situation where you felt overwhelmed and unprepared? We’ve all been there. My instinct in these...
View ArticleWhy Humans Need to Think it’s Our Idea
Do you like being told what to do? Most of us don’t. As humans, we want to feel in control of our own destiny, or at the very least, our day. To thrive, we all need a sense of agency. Without it,...
View ArticleComparison: Does it Help You? Or Hurt You?
Humans have been called the comparing creatures. Our brains are hardwired to compare ourselves to others, and assess how we stack up. It’s how the human race evolves. We build on the accomplishments of...
View ArticleWhy Participation Trophies Erode Confidence
You didn’t win, but here’s a trophy for trying. Go you! Participation trophies are emblems of millennial entitlement, a well-intended effort to make kids feel special, even when they lost. It’s time to...
View ArticleThe Mean Voice in Your Head is Not Yours
We all have an internal talk track. What we often fail to recognize is, the words fueling our internal dialogue didn’t originate with us. When you step into a high stakes situation, what’s going on...
View ArticleWhy Habits are More Powerful Than Rules for Humans of Every Age
What’s the difference between a habit and a rule? I had a recent experience with some teenagers that illustrates why habits are more powerful. I was hosting several teens in my home for a weekend. At...
View ArticleWhy ROI Isn’t Always the Best Lens for Big Decisions
When you have a financial lens on decision-making sometimes it’s hard to consider any other factors. Leaders trained in a traditional ROI model often default to it in every situation. I saw this play...
View ArticleWhy Fear Flatlines a Team, and What to Do Instead
Is fear a good motivator? It can be. Many years ago, my old boss said, “If you really want to get people to do something, make them afraid.” He wasn’t wrong. Fear does prompt people to act. The problem...
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