Third-party neutrals, which include mediators and facilitators, remain one of the most underutilized resources for organizations. Surveys show 85% of workers encounter conflict at work. Too often, organizations expect their leaders to manage conflict directly. Without a neutral, these efforts [...]

There’s an old fable of a wise elder who tells a child, “Inside each of us are two wolves. One is fear, doubt, and judgment. The other is wisdom, compassion, and courage.” When the child asks, “Which wolf wins?” the [...]

Over 600 years ago, in a monastery in Thailand, a clay covered Buddha sat quietly in the garden. To sway invaders the monks covered their golden Buddha with clay. Time passed, monks came and went. The Buddha and what lay [...]

WHY THIS QUESTION MATTERS: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF? This question presents powerful opportunity to showcase “you” and your unique value. Without a framework to guide your response, nerves can lead to a rambling monologue of all your accomplishments. [...]

Perfection by its very nature is unachievable because in the pursuit of it we uncover imperfections. Aristotle defined perfection as something that is complete, something that can’t be bettered, and something that has achieved its purpose. I differ with Aristotle [...]

While many of my recent writings have focused on leadership and coaching, I also work with healthcare organizations on strategic planning, conflict resolution, and M&A advisory. Given the turbulence in today’s landscape, now feels like the right moment to [...]

In today’s fast-moving, high-stakes environment, leaders are constantly faced with uncertainty, shifting dynamics, and complex challenges. Surprisingly, one of the tools that continues to guide me through this complexity is….calculus. Yes, calculus. Calculus provides the precision needed to chart [...]