Even experienced leaders find providing tough feedback challenging. The toughest part is offering it to the people you love and those who have leverage over you, including your superiors. The stakes are high: 1. Since you care about these relationships, you don't want to rock the boat,...

We all love palace intrigue. Yesterday, in the White House, we got lucky to witness a spicy argument between the US and the Ukrainian Presidents that ended badly. I’d not have believed it if any mainstream media had reported it. These days, I don’t know who...

I’m writing a trilogy on the theme "Leadership Transitions." The first book (1 of 3) in this series aims at empowering 1st time supervisors, project managers, and team leaders to make a smooth transition and excel at their new leadership role from the get-go. The book...

Today is Polar Bear Day! On this day, let's draw three business and leadership lessons to honor these majestic creations: 1. Patience. Polar Bears are known for patient hunting. They take their time painstakingly and calculate the optimal time to hunt. Leaders and entrepreneurs make the...

Many small business owners, authors, coaches, consultants, brokers, and investors are very busy, and their plates are full. They've limited time, energy, and expertise to manage their branding, marketing, and sales. As a result, they: 1. Are unable to attract as many clients as they desire,...