Leading Ahead When Your Style Is Built for “Just in Time”
Some leaders naturally learn by solving the problem in front of them. They do not spend much time gathering information “just in case.” They prefer relevance, urgency, and application. When a need becomes clear, they move quickly, learn what matters, and act. That instinctive style can be a real strength. It keeps leaders practical. It […]
When Training Ends, and Leadership Begins: What Development Requires That Training Alone Cannot Provide
From my associate Janice Giannini. The article Why Training Fails—and What Leaders Must Do Differently makes a necessary point: training often fails not because of bad content, but because organizations misplace ownership, misalign systems, and treat development as an event rather than a business discipline. That article clarifies the problem. This article builds upon that foundation […]
Human Insight Meets Machine Memory: The Future of Coaching Starts Here
From my associate, Grant Tate. “How are you using A.I. in your executive coaching business?” Tom asked. “I’m experimenting,” I said, “but there’s so much more I could do.” We were talking in a live video session with the Chaotic Confluence community — an online group of coaches and professionals exploring how A.I. is changing our work. […]
Beyond Execution: Building Leaders Who Create Value
From my associate Janice Giannini. Most leadership development efforts today miss the mark. They teach how to manage goals, communicate clearly, delegate efficiently, and deliver results; all important, but insufficient! In a world where strategic threats emerge in real time and opportunities are increasingly transient, delivering outcomes isn’t enough. Leaders must create value: economic, experiential, and organizational […]
Earning Trust in the Spotlight: How Great Leaders Shape Emotion and Momentum From Day One
The world often responds when a new leader enters the spotlight—whether in the Vatican, the C-suite, or a national government. Sometimes the reaction is grounded in hope, while in other cases it is marked by wariness, skepticism, or outright resistance. But why? In recent weeks, I’ve observed an outpouring of optimism in response to the […]
Future Proofing Leadership and Sustainable Growth
From my associate Janice Giannini. Did you know that organizations investing and excelling at leadership development and engaging their workforce aren’t just better places to work? They report 21% higher profitability and a 17% higher productivity rate. In today’s volatile business environment, leadership resilience isn’t optional—it’s a competitive necessity. The concepts below help companies to […]
Leading During Times of Turbulence
Experiencing natural disasters and personal loss—whether by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, or health-related causes—brings profound disruption that touches every part of our lives. These moments remind us of our shared vulnerability and capacity to support one another. Such events test our resilience, decision-making, and capacity for empathy, both personally and professionally. In times like these, […]
3 Characteristics That Spur Success
If you watched the Olympics and Paralympics, there were a few great personal characteristics that were apparent in the athletes that competed. PASSION. The passion of the US Athletes to succeed at the highest level was apparent when you saw them on the boat on the Seine River; full of confidence and committed to being the […]
Uncovering the Mysteries of Coaching
Today the growing pressures of global competition fuel the demand for more-effective business leaders at every level. It is their responsibility to set the tone and style for their organization and affect any cultural shifts to meet changing values and expectations of the marketplace. Managers and future leaders must themselves change and be prepared to […]
Leadership Under Fire
For many corporate leaders, the last 18 months have been an exercise in living through stress. The situation concerning the pandemic changes day-to-day, and business needs must adjust on a dime. The uncertainty of it all adds to the pressure. Overall, it has been an actual test of leadership. Demanding situations and crises faced by […]