Leading Thoughts for June 26, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Peter Senge on personal mastery: “Personal mastery goes beyond competence and skills, though it is grounded in competence and skills. It goes beyond spiritual … Read more
7 Joys of Getting Dumb The older I get, the dumber I feel—and it’s freeing. Getting dumb might be the smartest move you make. 7 Joys of Getting Dumb: #1. Respect for the smarts of others. “Knowing” makes it easy to look down on others. Getting dumber frees you to let others be right. “I … Read more
Leading Through the Age of Disruption: Seeing Around Corners IN today’s volatile and fast-paced world, disruption is no longer an exception—it’s the rule. Leaders are navigating an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, technological innovation, supply chain challenges, and shifting societal expectations. The modern company, whether an agile startup or a Fortune 500 behemoth, exists amid … Read more
Admire to Inspire You ignite a fire when you admire. Tabitha pulled the novella Carrie from the trash and pushed her husband to finish it. Stephen King resisted. His wife persisted. Carrie succeeded wildly and changed their lives. We learn to believe in ourselves when someone else believes in us. The Power of Admiration: Michael … Read more
Don’t Build an Organizational Culture They Like. Build One They Won’t Leave ORDINARY doesn’t cut it in organizations. It never did. But today, the market punishes average. Leaders who cling to comfort, who delay bold decisions, who tolerate mediocrity—these leaders don’t manage growth. They direct decline. The top 5% of your people create 95% of … Read more
Talk Builds the Future The future isn’t waiting—it’s under construction now. Words are hammers. Habits are nails. The world you live in today was built—in part—by the way you talked yesterday. If tomorrow feels dark, how will you talk to remodel it? Talk That Demolishes the Future: #1 Gossip Gossip doesn’t just spread rumors—it fractures … Read more
10 Books You Should Read This Summer 2025 SUMMER begins today. It’s time to select a few books to make you think and supercharge your leadership. The top summer reading list for leaders this year includes books on systems thinking, personal growth, self-knowledge, and psychological distancing for better decision-making. This year, we’ve also added a … Read more
Reclaim Your Team’s Energy Meetings make work harder—they drain energy. We can’t expect high performance from people shackled with fatigue. Our minds are distracted. Our bodies are tense. Our agenda is crammed. Energy Before Agenda Begin meetings by asking people to pause, close their eyes, and take a few breaths. With their eyes closed, ask … Read more
Leading Thoughts for June 19, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Marshall Goldsmith on personal growth: “If we can stop, listen, and think about what others are seeing in us, we have a great opportunity. … Read more
The Day I Gave My Wife Instruction Yesterday my wife said, “You drive weird.” In a professorial tone, I told her, “That’s judging, not observing.” She got instruction she didn’t ask for. I continued the lesson, but she was laughing too loud to hear me. Getting a rise: Truth is I was driving ‘weird’. I … Read more