In these trying times, it is an undeniable plus not just to cope but also to thrive at work and life. To do that, we need to get some work done on our nervous… Read more
Fourth Quarter Is Crunch Time, But It Doesn’t Have to Be Painful. Here’s How to Use Year-End Rituals to Get 2019 Off to a Better Start
Welcome to the fourth quarter of 2018! This is your wakeup call. Yes, all leaders need one right about now, because if there’s any time of year when people are in danger of sleepwalking, this… Read more
When Was the Last Time You Wrote One of These?
When it comes to strumming the heart strings at work (or anywhere else), nothing beats a personal, hand-written note of thanks, praise, or gratitude–especially in these hyper-digital days of texts and email. Maybe it’s because… Read more
Dick Nettell, Extreme Leader
Yesterday, I had a long talk with my old friend (and constant source of leadership inspiration), Dick Nettell. Dick had a long and storied career at Bank of America where his results and style were… Read more
The 2007 Kineticom LEAP Awards
I’ve written extensively on this site about Kineticom, a young, hot, vibrant San Diego-based company. (We profiled them recently in a mini-documentary about Extreme Leadership). As you’ll see from the previous posts, the principles of… Read more