Dismantling Racism Within
Today, I want to talk about race.
Last week, like any other week, I was on many Zoom and phone calls with clients, colleagues, and […]
How Sears Went From Innovative Powerhouse to a Bankrupt Embarrassment
At the turn of the 20th Century the United States was in the midst of the industrial revolution and cities had become bustling hubs of commerce. However, millions […]
Episode 96: Leading Creative Organizations with Charles Day
Charles Day is an accidental consultant. After building a successful, creative film editing company others started asking for his input on developing their company to be more […]
Episode 79: Asking Powerful Questions with Will Wise
In this episode we’re flipping the script. Guest Will Wise is an expert at using questions to create connections. Today, he will be interviewing Amy Climer and […]
Episode 67: The Leadership of Shackleton
In 1914, 28 men embarked on a dangerous expedition to the South Pole. Led by experienced Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, the men faced more peril that they […]
Episode 63: How to Manage Up with Julie Koenke
Managing up, also called leading up, or followership, is a critical skill at any level of an organization. In this episode, educational consultant Julie Koenke talks about the nuanced […]
How Experiences Shape Our Lives
We have all had various experiences that have had a significant affect on who we are. What I’ve noticed over time is that it’s not so […]
Five Elements of Shackleton’s Leadership
I want to introduce you to an amazing leader. I have never met him and neither have you. He died in 1922. His most amazing accomplishment happened 100 […]
Episode 48: 6 Basics of High Performing Teams
Very few teams reach high-performing status. Those that do all have six things in common. This episode reveals the research on high performing teams and explains the six basics every […]
Episode 44: How Diversity in Teams Can Increase Creativity with Dr. Tanya Williams
Diverse teams can be more creative, yet team members’ diverse backgrounds and identity can also lead to unwanted conflict. In this episode, Dr. Tanya Williams shares her insights about […]
Episode 43: Tinkering with Jason Kotecki
So often when trying to be innovative and produce a new product, program, or process we try to make it perfect. Striving for perfection is a huge creative barrier. […]
Episode 42: Qualities and Skills of Effective Team Coaches
The research is clear: teams are indisputably more powerful than individuals in solving problems. However, teams can sometimes get in their own way due to poor team dynamics […]