Ego blinds everyone

The most powerful and richest people on the planet are locked in a very public struggle. But this isn’t about policy or progress. It’s about ego. Ryan Holiday nailed it in “Ego is the Enemy.” He wrote, “The ego we see most commonly goes...

Should you deep fry everything

The British chippy taught us that anything can be deep-fried. Mars bars, pizza, even ice cream. The oil doesn’t discriminate. But skilled chefs know better. They understand that just because the fryer accepts everything doesn’t mean everything belongs...

Guard the gold

You wake up fresh. Brain clear. Possibilities abundant. Then you check email. By 10am, you’ve responded to seventeen messages, attended a pointless status meeting, and handled three “quick questions” that weren’t quick at all. Congratulations....

Light in dark

When rain falls, we forget the sun exists. When the sun shines, we can’t imagine storms. Success blinds us to future struggles. Crisis makes prosperity feel impossible. “When you’re in one, imagining the other is hard.” This oscillation...

Come prepared

Leaders who know their challenges get better answers. The most valuable coaching conversations begin before we meet. Every time I sit down with a leader, I can predict who’ll benefit most – those who’ve shared their agenda ahead of time. Some leaders...