What If Wednesday – What if…you just say no?

What If Wednesday – What if…you just say no?

Really. Yes, I know we resist it. We over commit. We say yes to things we don’t want to do. We drag our feet when we are afraid that we are going to disappoint someone. But I have a secret. It doesn’t get easier over time. The longer you wait, the more you...
What If Wednesday – What if….fail on purpose?

What If Wednesday – What if….fail on purpose?

In the start-up world, a frequent mantra is “Fail, forward, fast.” To those who don’t live in that space, in other words most of us, it sounds strange. For most of us, the goal is success, not failure. But what if success comes from failure? From...
What If Wednesday – What if….This is it?

What If Wednesday – What if….This is it?

It’s been more than 90 days since quarantine started. Places are opening up. The virus is still with us and increasing in half the country, while many are fighting for racial and social justice. We have made it this far and have a long way to go. For the foreseeable...
What If Wednesday – What if …. you haven’t a clue?

What If Wednesday – What if …. you haven’t a clue?

Really. What if you don’t have a clue?  Some days, I don’t. Many in fact. Especially these days. I don’t know when we won’t be expected to stay home. I don’t know when I’ll get to hug the littles again. I don’t know when there...
Be Well and Lead Well

Be Well and Lead Well

One of the things I do is help leaders manage the mess, communicate in crisis and prepare to move forward. It’s really critical that we all put facts over fear and practice good communication. Some of our leaders do this naturally. Not all. So here is a list, in...