The Different Types of Complexity Leaders Need: Cognitive Complexity
In today’s fast-paced, uncertain, and ever-evolving work environment, leaders are constantly being tested—not just by the complexity of problems they face, but by the complexity of the environments they must navigate. While skills like strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication remain important, they’re no longer enough on their own. What increasingly separates effective leaders from those […]
Improving Your Mental Toughness: It’s Not About Skill Development—It’s About Being Development
Mental toughness is what allows us to stay focused, grounded, and effective when circumstances become difficult, unpredictable, or high-stakes. In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled world, mental toughness is not just valuable—it’s essential for meaningful leadership and personal growth. You are probably reading this because you know of the importance of mental toughness. But, I am curious: […]
Why Most Adults Don’t Develop in Adulthood
Developmental psychology has long shown that children progress through a series of well-defined developmental stages as they grow from infancy to adulthood. Nearly all children undergo these transformations, leading many to believe that development is simply a function of age. But when we turn our focus to adulthood, the data tells a different story. Research […]
How to Rise Above What is Keeping You From Your Potential
One of the email newsletters that I receive that I like the most is James Clear’s 3-2-1 Thursday email, where he provides insightful ideas, quotes, and questions. This last Thursday, he posted the following idea: “Things that keep people from fulfilling their potential: Lacking the courage to try Trying to please everyone Imitating the desires […]
Helping HR & L&D Teams Unlock the Transformational Power of Vertical Development: Two Case Studies
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is partnering with HR and L&D teams to help them master vertical development and mindset principles. When these teams truly understand and integrate these concepts, they are better equipped to elevate the leaders and employees in their organizations, leading to more profound and lasting transformations. Over […]
Case Study: Transforming Leadership in a Health Technology Company
Background A health technology company, operating in the complex healthcare industry with 1,500 employees, faced growing pains at the executive level. As one of nine businesses managed under a larger umbrella company, they were under constant pressure to deliver double-digit growth year-over-year. However, beneath the surface, their executive team was struggling. High turnover and a […]
Unlocking Leadership Potential: A Case Study on the Power of Vertical Development Coaching
Transformation is not about learning new skills; it is about becoming someone new. This is the essence of vertical development—an approach to leadership growth that shifts how individuals see and interact with the world. Rather than focusing on external competencies, vertical development works on deepening self-awareness, expanding one’s capacity to navigate complexity, and unlocking more […]
When Leaders Say They Will Step Up, Do They Know How to Step Up?
The New York Jets have long been an organization defined by frustration and underperformance. While their passionate fan base remains hopeful each season, the results on the field consistently fall short of expectations. Despite some promising moments, the team has failed to establish itself as a perennial contender. This is especially true in recent years, […]
Transforming Organizational Culture through Mindset Assessments: 3 Case Studies
When organizations aim to elevate their performance and culture, one of the most overlooked yet transformative areas to focus on is the quality of mindsets across the organization. As someone who works with organizations to help them gain clarity and take meaningful steps toward growth, I have found that assessing and improving mindsets can unlock […]
Elevating an Executive Team: A Transformational Case Study with a High-End Hotel Team
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 […]
