Finding the Answers We Seek

We spend a good portion of our lives learning how to lead ourselves to live in the world.  Our parents are our first leadership role models—teaching us what they know to be true from their own upbringing, experience, and exposure.  They help us learn to survive,...

Is Your Expertise Getting in Your Way?

One of the most stimulating things about my work is the opportunity to work with incredibly smart people.  From academics with advanced degrees and brilliant research in their areas of study to rocket scientists, engineers, lawyers, doctors, bankers, military and...
3 Simple Habits to Adopt for Complex Times

3 Simple Habits to Adopt for Complex Times

How often do you feel like you are “over your head?” Do you often feel like you are no longer in control and spend your day reacting and searching for answers that you and no-one else seems to have? If you’re like most of the leaders I encounter,...

Transcending Charlottesville

The events in Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend have provoked feelings of outrage and disbelief for many who insist that there is no place for hatred and what we label bigotry in this country.  We are struggling to make sense of what seems like blatant hate...