As a Certified Scaling Up coach, clients often ask me the best way to manage growth for their companies. One of the models I reference is Verne Harnish's
Where Do Your Loyalties Reside When Running a Company?
When you're leading an organization, where do your loyalties lie? Is it with the team of individuals who report to you, those relying on your guidance and direction?
The 70:20:10 Workplace Learning Model
Standing still in the age of crazy rapid change is akin to moving backward. With the ubiquity of AI, our world is starting to change far beyond our wildest
Co-Creating a New Shared History with AI
EVERYTHING in our society is based on shared stories and trust. That has been human history. Our core fear about AI is the loss of controlling the narrative
Character Analysis Report on “The Wolf” from “Pulp Fiction”
As a certified DiSC and 12 Driving Forces practitioner, I've always been fascinated by the complex interplay of personality traits and motivations that define a character. And when
Using Pi App with my Coaching Practice
AI will revolutionize coaching, consulting, teaching, mentoring, and consoling. These tools are early on and already highly-effective. Here is a 3 min sample of how I interact with
Myth vs Science: How the Forer Effect isn’t Normative Science
In the late 1940s, a cunning psychologist named Bertram R. Forer cooked up a crafty experiment, a psychological sleight of hand that would reveal something quite extraordinary about
The Cliche Clean-Up: Making Our Old-School Sayings Work For Us
If there's one thing I've discovered during my explorations at the crossroads of coach, work, and life, it's this: Our language is the mirror to our minds. And
Goal Clarity: The X-Factor for Triumph in Sports, Military, and Business
The 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, witnessed one of the most memorable moments in sports history. I was just a kid, but I recall
Silent Enemy of Leadership: Egocentric Bias
Ah, the corner office. A bird's eye view of the hustle and bustle below, the reins of the company in your hands, and a hard-earned plaque on the
WHY POWER, not WILLPOWER
In 2013, former Navy SEAL David Goggins decided to take on one of the most grueling endurance challenges in the world: the Badwater 135. This ultramarathon, spanning 135
Whitehall Study: Seniority, Stress, and Team Empowerment
Picture this: you're standing atop a towering corporate skyscraper, gazing down at the world below. The bustling city, with its myriad of people and intricate networks of businesses,
Melding Minds: When AI Meets Executive Coaching
Ah, the dawn of a new era! I'm standing at the intersection of two worlds, the vibrant tradition of business coaching and the intriguing realm of Artificial Intelligence.
The 11-Minute Revolution: How the Daily Huddle Transforms Companies
When starting with a new company operating system, such as Scaling Up, there are plenty of methods and strategies you can adopt, but I've found one surprisingly simple
User How can I tell which list to put my IDS items on, Short Term or Long Term?
Issues happen. A shared framework like Scaling Up or EOS Traction can help you and your team contextualize and systematically address the issues. In EOS, they have an element
AI and the Perils and Perks of Pleasure Adaptation
"Life's under no obligation to give us what we expect." - Margaret MitchellAs I contemplate a future marked by AI and automation, I can't help but feel a dichotomy
“Pluck the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”
“Pluck the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”If he spoke in English, those would have been the words of the Roman poet Horace (65 BCE — 8 BCE). It’s
Labor Hoarding In Uncertain Economic Conditions
Finding and attracting top talent has become increasingly challenging for US companies amidst economic uncertainty. However, these companies have devised a strategic response known as "labor hoarding." This
Using AI with Executive Coaching Tools Like Scaling Up
As an AI enthusiast and a professional executive coach, I see tremendous value in the incorporation of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into our practices. The growth in
My Brother and the Unconventional Power of Humor at Work
Imagine a group of professionals huddled in a conference room, engrossed in a brainstorming session. A burst of laughter fills the air amidst the serious discussions and intense