The Cobra in Your Commission Plan
People respond to the incentives you actually put in front of them, not the ones you wish you had. A parable, an honest mistake, and a four-tier fix.
27 May
22 Jan
Accountability Starts with You
Accountability isn’t something leaders demand from others. It begins with holding yourself accountable first.
This frames the article as a mindset shift, not a management tool.
22 Jan
“Find a Way to Yes”: Embracing Solutions Beyond Limits
“Find a Way to Yes” is a mindset that prioritizes solutions, integrity, and long-term relationships over limits, silos, and short-term wins.
22 Jan
Solving for Solutions, Not Blame
Blame stalls progress. Solution-focused leadership builds accountability, learning, and stronger organizations.
22 Jan
Lazy Leadership: Diluting Value Instead of Driving It
Lazy leadership relies on shortcuts and spending instead of solving real problems. Strong leaders focus on creating and protecting long-term value.
22 Jan
Best Boss: A Reflection on Leadership and Aspiration
Being the “best boss” isn’t about being liked. It’s about trust, candor, growth, and modeling leadership that cascades through an organization.
22 Jan
Train Your Replacement
Training your replacement strengthens your team, creates continuity, and opens the door for your own growth as a leader.
22 Jan
Implementation Is Where Great Ideas Go to Die: The Criticality of Execution
Great ideas fail every day because execution breaks down. Real success comes from clarity, discipline, and leadership in implementation.
22 Jan
Success Is Not an Outcome
Success isn’t a single moment or milestone. It’s the accumulation of daily actions, effort, and growth that happen along the way.
22 Jan
Maximizing Effort: Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Effort in the Workplace
Discretionary effort can’t be demanded, it’s earned. Here’s how leadership behaviors influence how much effort your people are willing to give.
19 Oct
Leadership Concept: Put Yourself Where You Need to Be
. To effectively lead, we must constantly evaluate where our efforts derive the most value and align best with our organization's strategy and mission — this is "where we need to be."