From Drifting to Directing: How to Overcome Barriers to Your Goals

In the last 2 weeks, we have been talking about how to be successful by living a focused life. The more focused your life is, the more impact it will have and the more success you will have in reaching…

The DEI Conversation: Beyond Surface Solutions

The conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often swings back and forth. Recently, Meta and McDonald’s announced cuts to their DEI programs, showing this pattern again. After many companies embraced DEI following George Floyd’s death in 2020, economic pressures…

Resolution Revolution: From Finding Your Why to Slaying Meetings in 2025

Leadership Memo 2025-1 The world is moving at a frantic pace, and you may feel the pressure of staying one step ahead. Or maybe just keeping up. Perhaps you’re trying to make sense of your life and add a little…

Starting Small to Achieve Big: A Fresh Perspective on New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! As another year begins, many of us dive into the tradition of setting New Year's resolutions. But resolutions can be surprisingly tricky. We often set big goals that feel overwhelming, causing us to lose steam before we…

Year-End Gratitude and a Special Gift for You!

Leadership Memo 2024-12 As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. To my subscribers, clients, and colleagues, your support,…

From Ashes to Triumph: How Notre Dame Inspires Leaders Everywhere

Five and a half years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral, the 860-year-old masterpiece of Gothic architecture in France, stands restored. It is a powerful example of what can be achieved through teamwork and skill. Its reopening is more…

The Secret to Unity: Five Ways to Build Stronger Connections

Last week, I shared that the secret to turning a group into a strong, cohesive team is unity. But let’s face it—finding unity when everyone has different opinions isn’t easy. It’s natural to want to prove we’re “right” and to…

The Power of Unity Over Uniformity: Why Strong Teams Celebrate Diversity

Do you want to turn a group of individuals into a cohesive and powerful unit? If so, let me share with you a little secret: unity. Not uniformity. Unity doesn’t mean everyone thinks or acts the same way. It means…