Are You Truly Self-Aware?
In her TEDx Talk, Tasha Eurich reports that 95% of people think they are self-aware, yet only 10-15% are actually self-aware. That is such a huge disconnect! How can we explain that? It has not been until recently that I feel like I can clearly articulate why so many people are not nearly as self-aware […]
Want to Transform Yourself: Focus on Your Internal Operating System
Can you answer the following questions: Do people have an internal operating system (IOS)? Do you have a sense of what our internal operating system is? Do you think that the quality and sophistication of people’s internal operating systems differ? How can you tell? What are the signs that indicate this? In this article, I […]
What Leadership Development Programs Need to Include to be Effective and Successful
In order for a leadership development program to be effective and successful, what does it need to include? A purpose – The purpose will dictate almost all elements of the programming. There is not one specific purpose that a leadership development program needs. But, the purpose should be broad enough to allow for a focus […]
How To Create Radical Candor
What is Radical Candor? Radical candor is a cultural perception and practice within a team (or group or organization) where the culture of the team allows for direct and honest communication without sugarcoating information while maintaining a high level of care and empathy for the individuals. It involves a level of authenticity and a commitment […]
Thought-Provoking Ideas from “A Failure of Nerve” by Edwin Friedman
I recently read one of the most thought-provoking books on leadership that I have ever read. It is titled, A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix, written by Edwin Friedman. In this article, I want to share some of these thought-provoking ideas. What the book is about (Page 19) “[This […]
The Impact of Vertical Development on Organizations
A few weeks ago, I surveyed my newsletter subscribers and asked them what they would like to see me write about. A common theme from the responses was that they wanted to learn more about my business and the impact that it is having on the leaders and organizations that I work with. So, over […]
The Impact of Vertical Development on Individual Leaders
A few weeks ago, I surveyed my newsletter subscribers and asked them what they would like to see me write about. A common theme from the responses was that they wanted to learn more about my business and the impact that it is having on the leaders and organizations that I work with. So, over […]
How Knowing about ADHD Helps Us Understand the Value of Vertical Development
Recently, my daughter was diagnosed as having ADHD-I. As my wife and I have been learning about ADHD-I, my wife has been wondering whether she has ADHD-I. In my research, I have found that ADHD-I commonly goes undiagnosed, and this is particularly the case for adult women. ADHD-I is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-inattentive. It is one of […]
The Three Most Common Leadership Issues of Executives
As I have worked with and coached hundreds of executives across dozens of organizations and executive teams, patterns have arisen. One set of patterns involves three common leadership issues that limit the effectiveness of executives and the organizations they lead and serve. In fact, just this week, I presented these three common leadership issues to […]
The Biggest Issue with Traditional Leadership: The Dark Side of Mind 2.0
Adult development research indicates that there is a dominant type of leadership today. Specifically, this research reveals that 85% of leaders operate from a Mind 2.0 vertical altitude. When leaders operate from a Mind 2.0 vertical altitude, their bodies are internally wired to advance, stand out, and get ahead. Their primary motive is to hit […]
