The Thin Line Between Truly Great Leaders and Results-Oriented Leaders
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been exploring a deceptively simple question: What differentiates truly great leaders (the highest echelon of leaders) from results-oriented leaders (most leaders)? Before diving into this, I assumed that there would be large and clear distinctions between these two levels of leaders. But as I dug deeper, I came to […]
Why Vertical Development Often Feels So Uncomfortable — and Why That’s a Good Sign
If you’ve ever tried to introduce vertical development—or what I call Being Side work—to a team or organization, you’ve likely encountered resistance. Maybe people shut down. Maybe they got defensive. Or maybe they just smiled politely and quickly moved on. At first glance, that kind of reaction might feel like failure. But if we understand […]
Leaders, What If ADHD Is the Invisible Barrier You’ve Been Battling?
You’re sharp. Capable. Driven. People rely on you. And yet… You constantly feel behind. You miss appointments, forget names, lose track of tasks you swore you’d remember. You rewrite the same to-do list every morning because yesterday’s priorities evaporated the moment you opened your inbox. You bounce between hyper-focus and brain fog. Some days, you’re […]
Inflection Points: The First Step Toward True Leadership Transformation
Most people aren’t intentionally resisting growth. But they’re not actively pursuing it either. They’re simply moving with “the flow”—navigating the rhythms of life and leadership without ever questioning where that current is taking them. And here’s the hard truth: “the flow” rarely leads us to the best version of ourselves. If anything, it often steers […]
Why Traditional Leadership No Longer Works—And What Needs to Replace It
We’re living in a time of compounding complexity. As leaders, we’re being asked to navigate environments that are more volatile, uncertain, and fast-moving than ever before. And yet, many organizations are still operating with a traditional model of leadership—one that was built for predictability, not complexity. I was recently at ATD25, where I had the […]
How Elevated Leaders Think Differently Than Most Leaders
Most leadership development efforts focus on what leaders need to do—setting goals, communicating clearly, managing performance. But in my work with executive teams and organizations around the world, I’ve found that how leaders think has far more impact than the tactics they use. The best leaders—the ones who build thriving teams, navigate complexity with grace, […]
The 27 Best Self-Help & Personal Improvement Books
Over the last 15 years, I have read over 700 books. A significant percentage of these have been self-help and personal improvement books. I am so incredibly grateful for the authors of these books because they have helped me become better. Also, each, in their own individual way, has influenced my thinking and writing as […]
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 […]
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 […]
