Recovering Leader

Practicing Worry Management

Some believe worrying is a positive, motivating force to keep us on our toes. Worrying never made anything better, faster, or more effective. It drags us down more than it motivates us to our best. Read more →

4 Ways to Reclaim Your Leadership from the Distraction Monster

If you're like my clients, you've noticed that productivity has simply never been so entwined with distraction, and it takes its toll. Here are four great steps you can take to reclaim your time from the monster. Read more →

Is Risk Management Managing You?

As CEO, Board Member, or Senior Executive, it’s incumbent on you to find a balance in managing risk -- the happy medium between prudence and paranoia. Read more →

Innovation Needs a Debate Culture

When you encourage vigorous debate, richer contributions from you and your team will follow. Read more →

Helping the Reassurance Junkie

Someone who needs a disproportionate amount of reassurance can be a burden rather than a blessing -- when you take the lead on alleviating this burden, it's best for you, the needy employee, and your organization. Read more →

Leaders Make Fun, Not Stress

It's up to the leader to encourage a playful spirit at work whenever possible -- do this, and you will unleash good energy and creativity on old problems. Read more →

Starter, Builder, Fixer, or Runner? How to Find Your Happy Problems

What type of situation best fits your leadership? Not only is it critical for a leader or executive to know themselves, but it’s also important to understand your team, and anyone you may hire. Read more →