Back in 2014, Odell Beckham Jr made one of the greatest catches in NFL history. Fans went wild at this incredible feat of athleticism (which now has over 8M views…
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How to change your mind (w/o losing face)
A doctor friend of mine once had a serious disagreement with a partner in his radiology practice. My friend thought they should be specialists. His partner thought they should be…
What the best improvers do
There’s a “tell” that lets me know when one of my clients is about to experience a breakthrough. It’s when they come on our call and say: “I’ve been thinking…
The no-resolution approach to change
We’re one week into 2023. Feel any different than 2022? Probably not. If you want things to be different, it’s time to make some changes. And by changes, I don’t…
“There’s too much to get done to be present…”
Yesterday, I was listening to Rich Roll’s podcast interview with author Brad Stulberg, the author of The Practice of Groundedness. The two had an exchange about presence that I couldn’t…
How to get what you want without being a “chest-beater”
As an impact-focused founder, you have a compelling vision of the world you want to create. At the same time, there’s a certain image of what a successful leader looks…
“You are not going to like this…”
As a founder, one of the most important things you can do for your team is create certainty. And 99 times out of 100, no matter how volatile the environment,…
How to maximize the 10X effect of leadership
Check out the camel illusion in this image, one of National Geographic’s 50 Greatest Photographs. If you’re wondering “Where’s the illusion?” take a closer look. What looks like a train…
How top founders always perform at their best
I once had a friend who briefly played baseball in the minor leagues. I saw a few news stories online that talked about his potential, so I was curious why…
How to balance autonomy with accountability
Have you ever lifted a rug and seen a bunch of ants scurry out? One of my CEO clients made a startling discovery like this in her company. Digging into…