What an Escape Room Taught Me
What an escape room taught me about the value of collaboration, and some of the unexpected benefits of working within a diverse team.
The importance of leading responsibly in good times — and in bad.
“Excuse me, we are working for whom?” An employee standing in front of me with tears running down her face was anxiously sharing her concerns a land...
It’s not me, it’s you (or why you should make self-awareness your NY resolution)
Ever feel like everyone else is the problem? Your “nightmare” boss drives you crazy with their constant interfering, and you find yourself rolling...
Leaders: You’re Never Done Learning.
Admit it: you were tempted to skip this one, right? After all, you’ve done your studying, you’ve paid your dues, you’ve worked your way up the...
11 principles for effective internal communication
“Attend to the in-house before going to the out-house.” Have you heard that catchy phrase before? The first time I ever heard it — in 1983 at my...
Passion: why it’s jet fuel for your leadership.
“Follow your passion and you’ll never work a day in your life.” You’ve heard that one before, right? Passion has become a bit of a buzzword — we’re...
Encouraging public involvement: how to meet people where they are.
“I hate roundabouts” “I was never notified about this project” “You want to do what on my street?” New infrastructure projects always invite strong...
The 5 pillars of generosity every leader should know.
Whenever I go in to a new company or community I like to play a little game of Spot-the-Leader. You see, whether they’re already in a leadership...
No crying at work: the problem with how we view emotion in the workplace.
It’s just business...it’s not personal. I detest this line. I have a visceral reaction whenever I hear these words. Because as a theory it’s deeply...
Turning adversaries into allies: the importance of empathy (and donuts)
Let’s talk about empathy for a minute: it’s one of those “soft skills” we’re always pretty quick to dismiss. Sure, it’s vital if you’re a doctor,...
“You’re dead to me!”
How dare they! You took a chance on them, you nurtured them, taught them everything you know, and THIS is how they repay you? By saying “so long”...
Are you a “Leader in Name Only”? How to tell…and how to fix it.
Picture it: you’re fairly young, impressionable, and gut-wrenchingly ambitious. You’re sitting in the boardroom along with a bunch of other new...