Leadership

I am excited to share some fantastic news: Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward is now officially live and available to readers!

I have received so many messages of support and wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the encouragement. It's so wonderful to hear all the fantastic feedback and feel the support of so many people helping to bring this book out into the world. We truly don't do it alone!

Your continued support means the world to me, and I a…

"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials." – Confucius

Nestled on the edge of a cliff in the Himalayan mountains, the Paro Taktsang Temple, also known as the Tiger's Nest Monastery, in Bhutan offers more than just breathtaking views; it serves as a poignant metaphor for leadership. This sacred site demands a strenuous hike to reach its serene chambers, much like the challenging path leaders often face in their quest for wisdom, authenticity, and impact. But…

"The true essence of leadership is temporal agility – navigating the past with empathy, the future with vision, and the present with actionable intent."

As leaders, we are often encouraged to focus on the here and now or to look to the horizon, planning the next milestone. But what if the key to impactful leadership lies in a different place – across the continuum of time itself?

When I work with clients, I introduce them to the Time-Travel Model for transformational leadership. This three-dim…

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." – Robert Brault

In a world that often emphasizes the importance of material possessions and external achievements, it can be easy to overlook the simple pleasures that bring us joy and fulfillment. Research shows that true happiness does not come from the big moments but from the little moments that make up our everyday lives.

Fulfillment comes from the simple things, the little moments that we often…

In today's fast-paced business world, proactive communication is more important than ever. And while many believe that it's the sole responsibility of leadership to drive this culture, the reality is that everyone has a role to play.

A proactive culture is one where communication is not just about responding to messages or putting out fires but rather anticipating and addressing issues before they become problems. It's a culture where everyone takes ownership of their communication and understa…

"The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible."

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is more than an architectural marvel; it's a living symbol of the power of persistence, purpose, and vision. Designed by Antoni Gaudí and under construction for over a century, this cathedral challenges our modern fixation on quick results. Unlike most landmarks, its appeal doesn't lie in its finished state but in its eternal state of becoming.…

"What makes you different or weird, that's your strength." – Meryl Streep

Let's talk about those unique traits that we often dismiss - qualities that, upon closer inspection, are nothing short of superpowers in disguise. Take my wife, for instance. She possesses an incredible degree of patience. It may look like procrastination to the casual observer, but it is a finely tuned sense of timing. She waits for the perfect moment to act and invariably nails it when she does.

Then there's me. I have…

In an era where leaders are urged to push boundaries, drive innovations, and relentlessly aim for growth, the idea of expressing gratitude might seem quaint, if not utterly irrelevant. But herein lies a counterintuitive wisdom: While aspiring to change the world, the most revolutionary act a leader can take is often the simplest – cultivating gratitude.

Gratitude has long been the subject of various spiritual teachings and psychological studies, but its revolutionary potency in organizational s…

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." – Marcel Proust

Have you ever wondered why the Dead Sea in Israel is called 'dead'? It is fed by multiple river systems, yet no water can flow out from it; it is a cul-de-sac in nature. With no egress, the salt content continually escalates to extreme levels, rendering the environment too harsh for life to thrive. However, if the Dead Sea had an outlet, the constant influx and drainage of water would c…