Spread the Love: Three Qualities That Enable You To Share Leadership

“I don’t know what you’ve heard, but Joe is part of the problem.” Sandy lowered her voice and leaned in so only I could hear her. “I mean he’s great; he’s really inspiring. But it seems like maybe he’s too good of a leader, I don’t know.” Sandy’s words intrigued me so I paused. “What [...]

Spread the Love: Three Qualities That Enable You To Share Leadership2023-11-27T12:22:20-05:00

Maximizing Business Success The Undeniable Value of a Consulting Partner

Having an outside but ongoing consulting partner, as opposed to a short-term, project-based consultant, offers several advantages to your company. Embedding a consulting partner within your organization offers numerous benefits over short-term, project-based consulting. An embedded consulting partner develops a deep understanding of your unique business needs, objectives, and culture, allowing for personalized and strategic [...]

Maximizing Business Success The Undeniable Value of a Consulting Partner2023-11-26T18:26:32-05:00

Even Mind, Enriched Life: The Transformative Power of Equanimity

The Trouble with Overreaction Think of those moments when you found yourself overreacting to the fluctuating circumstances around you. These instances often plunge us into a cascade of emotional upheaval. It's you, being stuck in the hustle-bustle of an unexpected traffic jam, or feeling irritated by an insensitive comment off-the-cuff from a colleague or friend. [...]

Even Mind, Enriched Life: The Transformative Power of Equanimity2023-11-26T18:27:36-05:00

Success and Significance

As we move through the stages of our lives, our definitions of success often change. In our early years, success might be measured by academic achievements, career milestones, or material acquisitions. But as we reach mid-life, a new dimension often emerges in our quest for fulfillment: the movement from success alone to greater significance. This [...]

Success and Significance2023-11-26T18:28:08-05:00

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

When I make an excuse, it's a legitimate reason for my actions. But when you do it... It's a familiar scenario for many of us: facing a challenge or a task and finding ourselves coming up with reasons why we can't or shouldn't do it. These are our excuses, and while they might seem harmless, [...]

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses2023-11-26T18:28:41-05:00

The Stories You Tell, Matter – A Lot

Story Time Think about your favorite stories. Why do you like them? What do they represent to you? How do they inspire you? The art form of storytelling is a powerful leadership tool that has been utilized by leader throughout history. At its core, a story is a strategic frame, a lens through which people [...]

The Stories You Tell, Matter – A Lot2023-11-26T18:29:35-05:00

Become a Seer

Effective leaders are seers. This means they discern “what is” and imagine “what could be.” In this episode of, Thriving Together, we explore what it means to see, how to do it, and why it matters. The better you see (discern), the better you lead. See well.   Dave

Become a Seer2020-06-22T18:38:58-04:00

Episode 25 – Lifework – Want to tap potential, life a fuller life? Make Friends With…

The way to a full life is found in pursuing a rather disorienting dynamic. Eric Fromm put it this way, The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers.   In this episode of Lifework, we’ll explore the power of uncertainty and how [...]

Episode 25 – Lifework – Want to tap potential, life a fuller life? Make Friends With…2020-06-24T09:05:56-04:00

Episode 21 – Lifework – Meditation on the Gifts of Life

As we face these challenging days, it’s easy to take fort granted the gifts of life. In this mediation, as we breathe and slow down, we’ll reconnect our appreciation for simple but powerful life-gifts.   Dave

Episode 21 – Lifework – Meditation on the Gifts of Life2020-04-12T17:55:30-04:00

Make Conversations Count: Opening Doors for ideas, insights, and wisdom

As a kid, activating the enter/exit doors was my favorite grocery store activity. I loved it, even anticipated it. I remember the big rubber mat on either side of the door. When you entered or exited, you stepped on the mat and presto, the door swung wide to welcome you or send you on your way. [...]

Make Conversations Count: Opening Doors for ideas, insights, and wisdom2019-07-21T15:09:22-04:00