Beyond Solo Success: Why Teams and Sacrifice Complete Your Journey

In the last few 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…

5 Leadership Lessons You Can Only Learn the Hard Way

Leadership Memo 2025-2 Leadership is often painted as a path to influence and impact. But what no one tells you is that it comes with hidden challenges that can only be learned through experience. And no textbook or training can…

Not Yet: The Successful Person’s Approach to Goal Achievement

If you don’t make plans in life, you’re just going to drift. In the last few weeks, we’ve been learning step by step to get where you want to go. We’ve already learned why it’s important to: Determine your present…

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,…