Illeism: a strange word but a powerful concept. The practice of referring to oneself in the third person, illeism, might initially seem like the domain of narcissists or
A Primer on Shadow Work
Shadow work is a process of introspection, self-discovery, and personal growth that involves exploring and integrating the hidden or denied parts of ourselves, often referred to as our
Generative Discussions: The Secret Sauce for Workplace Innovation and Collaboration
Imagine a workplace where employees eagerly exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and fearlessly collaborate to create groundbreaking solutions. This is the power of generative discussions. As the business world
Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles: Simply Stated
For the longest time Amazon had 14 leadership principles, but just before Bezos left he added 2 more. Below is a list of the guiding values that Amazon
Scaling Up FACe: Steps for The Functional Acountability Chart
The FACe (Functional Accountability Chart) is a tool used to clarify roles and responsibilities within an organization. Here are the steps to create a FACe chart:Define the organizational
What does your DISC profile say about your ability to set large goals?
A mere 3% of the population writes down goals for the New Year. The goal writers are 3x more successful at attaining goals than those who neglected writing
Scaling Up PACe: Steps for Creating the Process Accountability Chart
UPDATE: You might rather read my more detailed description, The Definitive Guide to Scaling Up PACe.In Scaling Up we have the Process Accountability Chart (PACe). When mixed with
Love and Loathe Exercise: Scaling Ups Tool for Team Friction
Scaling Ups Love-Loathe Exercise is a terrific tool for better understanding teams. High-performing teams have excellent alignment between what is asked of them and what they naturally do
Scaling Up & The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
"The Lack of Trust" is one of the five dysfunctions of a team outlined in Patrick Lencioni's best-selling book, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team". Lencioni argues that
Stop hiring for experience?
I'm a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan and love the NFL. Often I use football analogies when explaining Scaling Up. This week's news from the Indianapolis Colts sent shockwaves
Team Accountability Starts with Personal Accountability
I want to talk about personal accountability. Sexy, right?I think it’s super sexy! It’s about taking responsibility for your life and everything that goes into it. It’s empowering
What Billionaires Taught Me About Getting Derailed
Let's call them Ron and Steve, two highly successful individuals measured by our societal standards of net worth and attainment of goals. They are both billionaires. Aside from
Question Your Customers (and Employees), Weekly
When was the last time you or members of your leadership team had an intentional conversation with a customer? A conversation you sought out with the customer rather
Strategic Ignorance
Where are you strategically ignorant in your role?Strategic ignorance intentionally avoids information that can unseat your plans, beliefs, and actions.Here’s an example from a non-business setting. For the
Social Capital and Double Opt-In Introductions
Social capital is gained slowly over time; therefore, we must be mindful of how we spend it. In my experience, one of the quickest ways to deplete social
These 3 Words Are Not Interchangeable.
Authority. Responsibility. Accountability. When it comes to Leadership, those three words are not interchangeable. They are fundamentally different, and our inability to recognize this creates miscommunications and frustration.
Wheel of Needs. A mental well-being fitness scale
I start my day by stepping on the scale; 185 lbs and 24% body fat. Got it, thanks. ​Those numbers don't reflect my ideal self, so this morning's
What Kanye, Beyoncé and M&Ms can teach us about hiring aces
Please make those chicken legs heavily seasoned with cayenne pepper, keep the room at 78 degrees, and don't forget the rose-scented candles. Those are just a few of
What are the 5 dysfunctions of a team?
The "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" is a model developed by leadership expert Patrick Lencioni to describe the common pitfalls that can prevent a team from achieving its
How are you finding your blindspots?
Throughout my life I've been a "seeker" of sorts. As a child I would disassemble toys to find what made them tick. Science was always my favorite subject