Leadership Models

Leadership Models

In my day-to-day work with leaders globally, my conviction that leadership is broken becomes stronger with each new business model that I see. There is no laboratory better than the C-suite for observing the dizzying array of leadership models, and all their...
Why Performance Management Programs Fail

Why Performance Management Programs Fail

Every Performance Management system I have ever seen over the years has typically focused on one thing: employee productivity (aka performance).  In one case, I saw a program developed by a large international consulting firm for a global pharmaceutical company, and...
Who Are You Mentoring and Sponsoring?

Who Are You Mentoring and Sponsoring?

When I was 27, with my self-awareness and worldview vastly exaggerated in my own mind, I suddenly became the CEO of Manpower Limited. Possessing nothing but raw ambition, self-confidence and limited skills, I launched into my new role.   The reason I found myself...
Never Give Up On Your Dream!

Never Give Up On Your Dream!

In the early 2000’s I conducted research to find out what characteristics were common among great leaders, both living and deceased. I learned that first and foremost, great leaders have a powerful connection to a higher purpose—the reason they are here on Earth—what...
New Release: The Bellwether Effect

New Release: The Bellwether Effect

I am excited to let you know that my latest book (#22!) is now available in all markets. Because I believe this message is so important for the world right now, I am making the Kindle version available of Amazon sites for US$0.99 until the end of June, 2018. I really...
A Love Story – Guest Blog #2

A Love Story – Guest Blog #2

I have invited a number of authors, leaders and coaches who have reviewed my recently released book, A Love Story, to contribute their thoughts and ideas, and particularly those prompted by their reading of this book. Over the next few weeks they will share their...
The Kind of Capitalism We Need Now

The Kind of Capitalism We Need Now

A recent Gallup poll surveying the level of confidence that Americans have in their institutions reveals a frightening truth –  big business is ranked second from the bottom, just above (no surprise here) Congress (see chart). The best employees are attracted to...
Should Personal Views Override Optimum Strategy?

Should Personal Views Override Optimum Strategy?

For several years our largest client was BP. At the time, John Brown was the CEO. Of all the leaders that I have known over the years, John Brown stands out as one of the most visionary, insightful and prescient talent builders of the last 50 years. Had he remained...
Be Yourself; Everyone Else is Already Taken

Be Yourself; Everyone Else is Already Taken

The new year is a time for resolutions, an opportunity for new beginnings. The title of this blog post is a quote  from Oscar Wilde.  It seem especially appropriate as we begin a new year.  This is the time of year when we usually set new targets for ourselves: ...
The Importance of a Dream

The Importance of a Dream

In 1978, 29-year old Diana Nyad entered the ocean off the coast of Cuba in an attempt to swim the 112-mile stretch of ocean separating her from the Florida coast. She used a shark cage to protect herself from sharks and a double bodysuit to shield her from jellyfish...
It’s Not Easy Taking the High Road.

It’s Not Easy Taking the High Road.

I invite readers to submit “Guest Blogs” for publication here. This week’s blog comes from Patricia J. Moser, a Certified Higher Ground Leadership(R) Pathfinder whose profile you may find here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is...