The Myth of Accountability
I’ve lost count of how many times a CEO has said some version of this to me, usually with deep frustration: “The team developed the strategy. They defined what needed to happen. Yet they keep missing deadlines and dropping the ball. We need them to be more...
The Hidden Story That Sabotages Execution
The CEO stood at the head of the table, presenting the company’s new strategic plan. It was a solid plan — clear priorities, measurable outcomes, a smart response to the shifts happening in their industry.He spoke with conviction. His leadership team listened...
The Art of Leadership: 5 Leadership Lessons from a Clay Workshop
Once a year, my wife Jane and I attend a ceramics workshop. For me, it’s an opportunity for Jane and I to share some creative time together. And, it’s an adventure into a domain I rarely explore, learning to create objects of art out of a clump of clay. One year, the...
Navigating Today’s Uncertainty
A recent article in our local business journal, interviewed a restaurant group CEO, asking how he was navigating the tariff impacts on his business. Two comments he made struck me as something we can all learn from. “Our company was founded and is run by two families...
