In the first two messages of creating strong followers, you told me as a potential follower that I have a purpose, to help you accomplish something that you can’t do alone, something in which I see me...

The first step to creating followers is a sense of purpose. If we don’t have something outside of ourselves to focus on, we have no choice but to turn our gaze inward and focus solely on our own well ...

In the last episode of Inspired Leadership I spoke of how leaders have the ability to look into the future to see new opportunities and possibilities for their teams and organizations. As I mentioned,...

I believe there are two key roles of leaders, wouldn’t you agree? The first is to peer deep into the future to find an opportunity, a place to lead your team. The second is to call back to those fo...

What do you do when you get a break in the action? 

Over the past month or so I have had four significant conversations with four individuals whom I all respect deeply. The conversations were deep...

Try this one thing to get more done together...

I was speaking with a friend and colleauge this week (Bob Hancox of Clarity Development). He asked me one simple question at the start of our call. It ...

Why is it that we revere first responders? What do they do that causes us to applaud and honor them? These silent helpers in good times become heroes in tough times. Why is that?

The reason is tha...

There are two words that can only be uttered by a true leader. The very use of them indicates that you are a leader. In fact, you cannot speak these two words without being a leader. Perhaps these two...

Who are the REAL leaders in your organization? Can you pick them out of the crowd?

Your organization likely has tens, hundreds or thousands of so-called ‘leaders’. We use the title far too loos...

Welcome to the career ladder, your long and arduous upward climb. The metaphor is often associated with the striving, scheming and stepping on or over others to move to a higher place. It’s about y...