Recovering Leader

Leadership and Resetting a Tough Day

The best of the best athletes, scientists, soloist musicians, and executives alike can find themselves dwelling on a snag or difficult situation, as if getting taken hostage by it. If left unchecked, it can get in the way of what could be a good day. Whether you've had something (or someone) turn your day upside down, are stymied by a... Read more →

Leadership's "Problem-tunities"

Go ahead and laugh, as we all know many organizations recode the word “problem” into “challenge” and "opportunity." Yet when a leader can respond to a loss or setback with an open mind and ability to derive its key lessons, strife becomes the breakfast of champions. Of course I encourage you to learn as much as possible from self-reflection and... Read more →

Beyond Effective: Free Download of my Book

I published my book, Beyond Effective-Practices in Self-aware Leadership, in early 2008. It's been available through most book sellers since then, but lately I've been thinking about getting it out more widely. Along those lines, I am inspired by Seth Godin to offer--free--an e-version (in pdf format) to anyone who'd like to download it. I'm hoping by doing that I... Read more →