Tough decision to rightsize.
Is it Time to Rightsize?
Blog #262 As a result of our current environment, many organizations have been forced to rightsize. This means scaling down or up within the organization to the right number of…
Empowerment = Pride
Empowerment = Pride
Blog #261 While in an advisory session with a senior leader, the topic of accountability came up. This person inherited a rather entrenched legacy culture that had been deeply damaged…
Be Authentic
Be Authentic
Blog #260 A few weeks ago, I had a rare treat: I was able to simultaneously embrace my love for helping people and the outdoors. This combination allowed me to…
Challenge
Chaos, Challenges, and Innovation
Blog #259 During a recent discussion with a friend, I took the position that although we are living in extremely disruptive times, there is a huge opportunity for exponential growth…
Willing to Fail?
Willing to Fail
Blog #258 Well, it happened. I recently attempted my own personal “COVID” version of the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. This is known as the one of the hardest 100-mile…
Value of Managing up
The Value of Managing up
Blog #257 In my experience, when leaders think of managing, they typically regard it as overseeing their direct reports and the team “below” them; however, this is only one part…
look for great talent
An Opportunity to Hire Great Talent
Blog #256 Stop hiring people who can simply do the job. Instead, focus on finding people who have already done the job a dozen times, excelled in their positions, and…
leading a team through crisis
How to Impact the Bottom Line During a Crisis
In one of my recent check-in calls with a client, l was informed they just had one of the best months ever. Yes, even during the COVID crisis, they are…
hard decisions
Hard Decisions Are Worth Making
Blog #254 At 8:13 p.m. in the high country of Leadville, Colorado, Reka completed a massive 50-mile trail run. This run had taken over 15 hours, 109,000 steps, and thousands…
effective leadership
Tips for Better Coaching
Blog #253 When leadership teams transition from functioning in a reactive state to a proactive state, there is often an observable shift within the senior leaders. They begin realizing that…