Struggling with constant mental chatter as a leader? This post explores how “monkey mind” impacts leadership effectiveness and shares three practical strategies to quiet your thoughts, boost mindfulness, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
Discover the power of a verbal “yes” in building team alignment and accountability. Drawing on a familiar in-flight safety moment, this post highlights how explicit verbal commitment can prevent misalignment, reduce behind-the-scenes lobbying, and eliminate the need for the “meeting after the meeting.” Leaders who learn a simple, practical technique can gain clarity on where each team member stands on critical decisions and foster trust, engagement, and forward momentum. Ideal for executive leaders, managers, and anyone leading a team through complexity or change.
How do leaders navigate a BANI world—brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible? In this post, explore how executive teams can thrive in an era of constant disruption by building agility, fostering seamless collaboration, and sharpening their early warning systems. Learn actionable strategies to strengthen emotional resilience, promote psychological safety, and implement rapid prototyping to stay ahead of uncertainty. Whether you’re a CEO, senior leader, or leadership coach, these insights will help you future-proof your team for whatever comes next.
Stop asking “Why”—start driving alignment with “What” questions. Learn 10 powerful questions every senior exec should be asking.
Four ways for leaders to take action in the Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world of 2025.
Too many options on your plate? Learn how to create and use a decision grid to make a great choice.
Start 2025 with intention! 🌟 Learn how your guiding words can help you create the outcomes that matter most.
Explore how to foster creativity and beat stagnation in my latest post: “How to Make Room for Your Muse.” Unlock your team’s potential!
Discover how to calibrate your energizers and de-energizers to enhance your leadership impact.
How to focus on higher-level strategic work by cutting down on routine interruptions.
Being on the ‘first team’ means prioritizing the business over your function. Discover the key behaviors of successful senior executives and how they play the bigger game.
Discover how a simple jury duty experience taught me the power of unreasonable hospitality. Read on for insights that can transform how you lead.
