Who Is The Best American Woman Leader?
In the recent Republican debate candidates were asked what woman they want to see on our $10 bill. This turned out to be a real stumper. After a bit of hemming and hawing Jeb Bush sheepishly blurted out Margaret Thatcher. Although he admitted that he knew that the late prime minister was not an […]
The Science of Success Begins With “Knowing”
This past week I led a strategy retreat for an amazing financial institution that provides capital and counseling to small business owners. Their mission is to help entrepreneurs build their businesses, increase employment and help their communities thrive. They operate aggressively throughout California and Arizona and are looking to spread their wings nationally. Their […]
Why It’s Time to Show Women the Money!
The biggest problem I have coaching CEOs and senior executives is getting them to see the world as it is rather than how they want it to be. This is virtually always true. It is the curse of power. When people are used to getting their own way it is easy to be seduced […]
Live Your Life so That You Love Your Life
This past Sunday morning a three time world surfing champion, Mick Fanning, was nearly eaten by a great white shark during the finals of a major surf contest in South Africa. It was watched live via the web by hundreds of thousands of avid surfers including me and now by millions on YouTube. The attack was […]
How Men and Women Can Co-Create Unexpected Value
Tonight I’m giving a speech to a group of senior executives on the strategic advantage of men and women working together. This is new territory, and new thinking for most male leaders. The current drive to elevate more women into leadership is largely driven by the pressure to be politically correct. It is, after all, […]
Yes, There is A Positive Purpose For Anger
“There she goes again.” How often have I heard that? Plenty often. I most often hear it in the workplace. But it is just as frequent in many homes. It’s a statement that confirms a stereotype of women who are generally touchy, emotional and passive-aggressive because…they are women. Blame it on hormones or any story you […]
5 Brain-Based Tips for Negotiating with a Bully
I am constantly training women how to win in the workplace. I also work with many soft power male leaders who need to influence hard power leaders. And when I work on culture change projects I often work with low-power leaders (director-level–where all the work gets done) who need to influence high power (C-level) leaders. […]
Elon Musk, Tesla, and Investing in Love
Elon Musk is a true, Thomas Edison type genius. After years of skepticism critics are acknowledging that he is re-shaping the automobile (Tesla), the space rocket (Space X), and solar energy (Solar City) industries all at the same time. I just started reading his new biography and it is a fascinating story of a highly […]
Want Your Work to Be More Rewarding? Millennials Have the Answer
I am sick and tired of seeing so many good, hard working people that are sick and tired. In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed. If you work for a large employer the chances are you’re working very, very hard. According to Gallup, American workers, on average, are now logging 47 hours of work […]
How to Coach Yourself to Greatness
I love to go surfing with my friend Jim. He is a great coach in the water. He always encourages me to ride the biggest and best waves even when the waves are a little scary big. He will frequently encourage me to paddle over to where he’s sitting and when his mystic vision spots […]
