Face what you fear most

by | Feb 8, 2025 | Blog Post

Hiding doesn’t make monsters disappear “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” – Max DePree. We excel at dodging uncomfortable truths. A startup founder ignores dwindling cash reserves. A CEO overlooks a toxic executive,...

Winning teams play in their lanes

by | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog Post

Your star quarterback doesn’t critique your linebacker’s technique. The first violin doesn’t tell the percussionist how to hold their drumsticks. The pastry chef doesn’t hover over the grill station. Elite teams thrive on diversity, not...

In blind sight

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog Post

Henry Ford never visited a mechanics shop to revolutionize transportation. He watched assembly lines at meat-packing plants. The innovation wasn’t in engines – it was in the process. Most companies look for innovation in familiar places. Tech firms study...

Want my feedback first

by | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog Post

President Kennedy’s ExComm team faced a pivotal moment during the Cuban Missile Crisis. When Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara aggressively pushed his view, Kennedy stopped him with a gentle “Bob, may I share a different perspective?” That small...