Don’t look back

The Tour de France: a test of endurance, stamina, skill, and strategy. Stage 15, 2023. Two leaders are battling for supremacy. Jonas Vingegaard, closing in on leader Tadej Pogačar. One moment changed it all. Vingegaard glanced back. In that split second, Pogačar...

Cultivating cultural strength

A strong culture isn’t just about ping-pong tables or casual Fridays. It’s about shared values, clear purpose, and unwavering commitment. The invisible force shapes behavior, drives decisions, and fuels innovation. You know you have a strong culture when:...

Fit

You either are, or you aren’t. Relative to what expectations.  If your own, you may grant some latitude and may grant yourself forgiveness. If others depend on you being fit, you have none. Fitness is not a matter of ego but rather responsibility....

Delegation: Trust or micromanage

Delegation is a dance, but many leaders stumble through it. They assign tasks, then hover, changing scope and timelines on a whim. The result? Demotivated employees and frustrated leaders. According to a Gallup study, only 30% of employees feel their opinions count at...

We work with people

In organizations, they may be referred to as staff, employees, or the team. Regardless of the name we associate with them, it is all about people. These are individuals with lives well beyond the workplace. They have families, friends, interests, hobbies, and...