The leadership space is a noisy one. There are degrees, courses, seminars, blogs and a list of other things as long as my leg that is meant to help people become better leaders. So I thought “Why not add more noise?&# Totally kidding. Becoming a great leader doesn’t begin with how adept you are at influencing others. Choose wisely. MORE >>

Strong leadership demands excellence and tough love. The balance between these attributes is oftentimes difficult to juggle. It is sometimes even more difficult to know in which direction one should go during times of stress or problems. So how should a leader think about leading others with excellence and tough love? MORE >>

You aren’t the future. The passion, potential, and skills of your team are the future of your organization. Vision cast until the cows come home but others make it happen. Organizations don’t rise above their leaders. Leaders never rise above the leveraged potential of their teams. It’s always about the people. Your future is black [.]. MORE >>

Did you notice. The slight pause? What was not said? That one glance? Who was carrying the materials? Who got into the car first? The person who was never interrupted? The one who didn't have to raise his voice? When they started to stall? The precision and then the sudden ambiguity? What was tucked in-between the favorable descriptions? MORE >>

Tough times require tough decisions. During times of economic uncertainty, strategy refinement and execution need to become a top priority for business leaders. Where to start? Begin by doing a SWOT analysis. SWOT is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in your business. MORE >>