Elevating an Executive Team: A Transformational Case Study with a High-End Hotel Team
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This is the first of a series of articles that I will be writing to feature case studies of the development work that I have done with my past clients. Though this case study, I will feature the work I did to elevate the executive team of a high-end hotel. The journey was both inspiring […]
Moving Your Leaders Beyond Mediocrity: How to Elevate Your Leaders to Mind 3.0
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In today’s rapidly changing and increasingly complex world, effective leadership is more critical than ever. Yet, startling data from PWC reveals that 85% of leaders operate at a moderate level of sophistication in their leadership—what we can classify as Mind 2.0. While these leaders are valuable and competent in many ways, most organizations are unknowingly […]
My Next Book: Becoming Better (June 2025)
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I am so excited to reveal the cover of my next book and tell you a little bit about it. We are in the final stages of proofreading, and I will soon be recording the audiobook. Here is the Current Book Description: You’re good—but what if you could unlock the transformative power of becoming better? […]
The Five Best Self-Help Books I Read in 2024
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We are now to the last set of book recommendations based on the 86 books I read in 2024. I have been sharing the top books I have read across four genres and the value I have gained from reading them: Fiction (12/9) Non-Fiction (12/16) Business/Leadership (12/23) Self-Help (12/30) The Five Best Self-Help Books I […]
The Five Best Business and Leadership Books I Read in 2024
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I am continuing to unveil the best books that I read in 2024. As of this writing, I have read/listened to 86 books during throughout the year. And, this week, I got an email from Goodreads telling me that I was in their top 10% of readers. I want to share the top books I […]
The Five Best Non-Fiction Books I Read in 2024
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Every year, to close out the year, I have identified the best books that I read throughout the year. And, turns out, these posts get the most traffic. So, I am back at it again. As of this writing, I have read/listened to 85 books during 2024. I want to share the top books I […]
The Four Best Fiction Books I Read in 2024
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Every year, to close out the year, I have identified the best books that I read throughout the year. And, turns out, these posts get the most traffic. So, I am back at it again. As of this writing, I have read/listened to 85 books during 2024. I want to share the top books I […]
Most Leaders Have a Fixed Mindset, But Need a Growth Mindset
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Imagine this: There are 100 business leaders in a room, and you ask them to raise their hand if they think that they have a fixed mindset instead of a growth mindset. Do you think that any of these leaders will raise their hands? I don’t! Yet, despite this, after working with hundreds of leadership […]
Do You Want To Receive Vertical Development Coaching?
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I normally only do one-on-one vertical development coaching when I work with executive teams. But, every year, I open up the opportunity for people to engage in my vertical development coaching process. Let me tell you a little bit about it. And if you are interested or have some development funds to use by the […]
New Vertical Development Assessment: 2.0
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When I published The Elevated Leader, it came with a self-assessment designed to help readers awaken to the vertical altitude that they tend to operate from: Mind 1.0, Mind 2.0, and Mind 3.0. It has been a powerful tool because it has allowed people to have the opportunity to: Gauge the quality of their internal […]