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Worst to First Overnight?
What Bobby Cox’s Turnaround Teaches Us About Leadership Recovery With the news of Bobby Cox’s passing this month, the tributes poured in. Fourteen straight division titles. A World Series ring. A Hall of Fame plaque. But the story that keeps coming back to me isn’t about his wins. It’s about what happened in June 1990,…
You’re Not Broken – You’re Navigating Without a Map
You’ve done everything right. And somehow, it’s not working anymore. Not because you’ve lost your edge. Not because you were never as good as you thought. But because something shifted – in the room, in the relationships, in the way your leadership is being read – and nobody handed you a map for this part.…
My New Hero
If you are shopping for a new hero… someone to admire, someone to inspire you, someone to motivate you to new heights… then look no further. Let me tell you about Barbara Stegemann. How I hadn’t heard about this woman before now is a mystery to me, but I’m so glad I found her. I…
Measure What Matters
Net Promoter Score (NPS) has become increasingly popular in recent years. As a business concept, NPS is relatively new, having been around for less than a couple of decades. It has gained traction because of its simplicity and the valuable insights it provides. Fred Reichheld, a consultant from the international consulting firm Bain & Co…
Why balancing home and work isn’t working
Let’s face it. We’ve been battling the “how do you do it all?” question for a very long time. I suspect that I’m not the only one out there who has to admit that, quite frankly, I don’t do it all. My kids have eaten more than their share of takeout, I’ve hunted through the…
How to avoid the worst decision of your leadership career
When you look out onto the horizon of your career, what do you see? Do you see a great leadership career filled with opportunities that are yours for the taking? Do you see projects that will test your abilities and develop your skills as you grow into the great leader you know you were…