Expressions of Power

Power is an interesting concept. We chase it…we are fearful of it…we are quick to identify abuses of it… …and then we chase it some

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It’s A Secret

Sometimes strange things happen when people are promoted to leadership. They don’t turn into creatures of the night or anything cool like that; but they

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Never A “Right Time”

I work with many leaders, and most of them are cautious. So, cautious in fact, they proclaim that they “wait until the right time” to

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No Lives Matter

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”– Martin Luther King, Jr.“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil.

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The ‘Club’ Is A Pathetic Excuse

Mission Statements.Values.Codes of Ethics.Guiding Principles.…lots of important words…But,The words don’t matter in a good ol’ boy corporate culture.You Can’t Hide From Your DecisionsI’ve been working for

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You Can Be A Powerhouse

…you can feel the energy in the room change when they come in…they bring something special that is hard to describe; yet, every one on

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The Power of Time

I received a healthy dose of “don’t forget what you can do Jay” from a member of the team during a call last week. I had decided

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Salt the Wound (feat. You)

Approval.Influence.Pressure.Deceit.Impact.Competition.Winning.Decision-making.Power.ResponsibilityMaking big decisions is a requirement when you lead an organization. Sometimes those decisions stem from frustration at the poor performance of the team and

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