Future of Leadership Blog

My life is the sum of my choices

My life is the sum of my choices

It started for me about 10 years ago. It was subtle at first. Now it is intentional. I realized that my choices…
It is Time to Create the Life You Want

It is Time to Create the Life You Want

I am excited to launch Ascend 2010. This full day seminar will help people clarify the vision they have for their lives, start…
Out on the Ice

Out on the Ice

Out on the Ice I went ice climbing this past Sunday in Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time this season.…
Don’t Run From Providing Performance Feedback!

Don’t Run From Providing Performance Feedback!

One of the quickest ways to crush an employee’s morale is by surprising her with feedback during the annual review that she…
Thanksgiving in Kuwait. Gratitude.

Thanksgiving in Kuwait. Gratitude.

Hello Everyone I wanted to wish you all a very healthy and happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for me is a time of reflection…
Making decisions by consensus? Are you crazy?

Making decisions by consensus? Are you crazy?

I just saw an advertisement for a training course. It was titled something like “Making Team Decisions by Consensus.” This is where…
Tip 28: Make the Performance Review Process Work for You

Tip 28: Make the Performance Review Process Work for You

The performance review process is your opportunity to reflect on your career, on your strengths, and on your plans for the future.…
Transforming the Performance Review Process from Marginalizing to Motivating

Transforming the Performance Review Process from Marginalizing to Motivating

Ah the holidays. A time to enjoy family and friends, perhaps some time off from work, and even a chance to reflect…
Reminder: Early-bird pricing for Ascend 2010 ends friday

Reminder: Early-bird pricing for Ascend 2010 ends friday

Just a quick reminder that if you think you are going to attend our Ascend 2010 seminar, you can save some bucks by registering…
A Faster Path to Commitment

A Faster Path to Commitment

Understanding team members’ preferences, motivations, priorities, and ideosynchracies can make a big difference on whether team members work well together or not.…