It was early evening and I was sitting on my deck enjoying the great summer weather. I live in South Jersey not too far from the Philadelphia International Airport, so I am frequently looking up … read more
The Leadership Lie Detector
What if our employees could tell with absolute certainty the full scope of our evaluation of their performance, professionalism and long-term potential? Let’s call it the “Leadership lie detector.” Would our conversations with our direct … read more
Play Your Position
As the days grow shorter and the summer comes to an end, I am excited because the National Football League (NFL) starts today. I absolutely love football. This league showcases the fastest, strongest and biggest … read more
Do You Validate?
In 2005, I had the privilege of hearing Lance Miller’s winning speech live in Toronto Canada at the Toastmasters International Speech Contest. Earlier this week I was feeling a bit discouraged about my ability to … read more
The Power of in the Moment Feedback
I ripped down another ferocious rebound during our daily game of twenty one in my high school gym class. I dribbled to the foul line to reset, and then I dribbled awkwardly to the basket. … read more
Facilitating Change
I just finished teaching my all-time favorite course, Extraordinary Facilitation Skills. What I love about this course is I get to witness people make substantial improvements in their communication and facilitation skills. Why is this … read more
