The best leaders I’ve worked with are confident AND humble. They practice intellectual humility, and look for reasons why they might be wrong just as much as they search for data to confirm they’re correct.

What is very cool about this sizzling company is how it's cultivated a unique organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, performance, and a forward-thinking mindset.

This experience taught me so much about the importance and impact of influencers. Positive influencers lift up others while taking responsibility for the highest standards of performance.

This iconic variety show has endured for 50 years due to its ability to evolve with the times, while maintaining its core identity and sticking to its purpose.

So as trivial and even simplistic as it may sound, maybe we should send each other a few valentines?

Stories are important elements in shaping family culture. Having the stories as a reference reinforces who we are and what we stand for. The same principle applies in shaping organizational culture.

However, the one thing Lawrence did apply in achieving the triathlon record that is accessible and attainable for most of us is the RULE of 100!

over the last few years, stories of abuse heaped upon flight attendants, pilots, health care workers, police, teachers, and all other work groups are rampant throughout North America . Why?

What I know is, after the immediate and priority focus on saving life and property, the conversation in organizations must transition to asking: “What about our team members and business (profit and nonprofit)?”

Some may think of this as just a different version of a New Year’s resolution, or setting yearly objectives. However, I think it is deeper in reflection, includes very specific details and has a longer arc of positive impact.

There are many wonderful Jimmy Carter stories that symbolize his inspirational decency, kindness, faith, integrity, compassion, courage, ability to get things done, and deep care for making the world a better place.

If we take a deep breath, stand back a little for perspective, do we honestly feel that strategies involving “revenge” or “rage” are roads we want to be traveling on?

One by-product for employers is productivity loss. In a variety of ways people quit on the job versus leaving the job.

I wish you the gift of finding some quiet, self-reflective space.