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Inertia and the Boogie Man

What is one thing that's bugging you because it needs to get done? One thing eating your lunch today? One thing on which you are stuck?...

How do You Lead thru a Long Hard Slog::pt.2

San Francisco is rather famous for its fog. But, did you know that the fog has a name? Yep: Karl. Karl even has instagram and twitter...

How do You Lead thru a Long Hard Slog?

I read a news story this past week that was meant as good news, but sure didn’t feel like it. A group of scientists predicted we might be...

Avoiding Mission Drift

Mission drift is a real thing and it doesn’t just happen to others. None of us have immunity. However, one consistent practice can help...

How to Win the Fight for Perspective

“The difference between leaders and followers is perspective. The difference between leaders and better leaders is better perspective.”...

Scientific Breakthrough:: BANTER MATTERS

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The same goes for team work. All work and no play is what machines do. Relational life...

How to Navigate a Season of Diminished Capacity

Leaders talk about reality. They name things as they are and they help others do the same. Therefore, it’s time we admit something to...

Elasticity and Time for Reflection

Let me begin with a confession. I love shooting rubber bands at people. I’m sure it started in elementary school when real weapons were...

Defying the Gravity of a Crisis

I know, I know. “Defying Gravity,” sounds a little melodramatic. It’s like the booming voice of a circus barker, “Come one, come all....

The Inverted Relationship of Focus and Impact

(Photo by Steven Wright on Unsplash) Here’s a problem, my brain is always thinking about possibilities. What else could be done? What...