Future of Leadership Blog

The 3 Critical Ingredients to Making Values Work

The 3 Critical Ingredients to Making Values Work

How many SOPs does your organization have? Do you have SOPs on how to write an SOP? What core values guide the…
Tip 24: Stop Hiring People “Just Like You!”

Tip 24: Stop Hiring People “Just Like You!”

One of the costliest mistakes I see teams make is when they hire people who are just like they are. This, more…
Have you seen the Everything DiSC Workplace Profile? It’s sweet!

Have you seen the Everything DiSC Workplace Profile? It’s sweet!

Inscape Publishing has taken DiSC to a whole new level with the new Everything DiSC Workplace. Checkout a Sample Profile. I have…
Are You Modeling the Way?

Are You Modeling the Way?

Have you had a chance to read The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner? It’s a bit dry, but provides great stories…
Will You Take the Plunge This Summer? You Have Nothing To Lose

Will You Take the Plunge This Summer? You Have Nothing To Lose

Last week I had an amazing hiking, camping, canyoneering trip in Zion National Park. I “took the plunge” so to speak in…
Tip 23: Own Your Feedback

Tip 23: Own Your Feedback

One of the most frustrating experiences I have had when interacting with others is when I receive feedback from someone who decides…
Resources to Help You Recognize Others

Resources to Help You Recognize Others

I just ran the Steamboat half-marathon this past weekend and had a blast. The half-marathon course starts at around 7,200 feet above…
Get with it! What you say matters. People remember!

Get with it! What you say matters. People remember!

I recently conducted an investigation for a client who had received information that a senior executive was not providing the level of…
Outdoor Teambuilding Is In Full Swing!

Outdoor Teambuilding Is In Full Swing!

We had a great three-day leadership development program last week with a group from UCAR. As part of the program, we integrated…
Tip 22: 3 Simple Steps to Providing Feedback

Tip 22: 3 Simple Steps to Providing Feedback

One of the critical communication breakdowns I see teams make is not providing others with feedback. For some reason, this is one…