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Helping Put a Man on the MoonFebruary 2, 2026
A Lesson in Purpose‑Driven Leadership There is a well‑known leadership story that has been shared for decades, often in slightly different forms. Its value doesn’t come from historical precision, but from the leadership lesson it reveals. The story is commonly set in the early 1960s, during the height of the U.S. space race. A senior… Read more: Helping Put a Man on the Moon
Why I Don’t Believe in New Year’s Resolutions — And What I Believe InsteadJanuary 3, 2026
Every January, we’re encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, get organized, save money, stop a bad habit, start a better one. The underlying message—subtle but powerful—is that there is something wrong with us that needs fixing. That if we can just change this one thing, we’ll finally arrive at the version of ourselves… Read more: Why I Don’t Believe in New Year’s Resolutions — And What I Believe Instead
Dancing with your ManagerDecember 1, 2025
And other thoughts on how to create a positive and productive working relationship with your boss. Most of the time—though it may not always feel that way—your manager is on your side. Still, managing people is often harder than doing the work yourself. When we’re the doer, we control the what, how, how fast, and… Read more: Dancing with your Manager
When Change Comes CallingOctober 15, 2025
Change rarely arrives with a neatly wrapped invitation. More often, it shows up unannounced—disrupting routines, unsettling roles, and asking questions we weren’t planning to answer. It’s tempting to resist, to hold tightly to what was, especially when the reason for the change feels short-sighted. I’ve found myself at such a crossroads recently. And while I… Read more: When Change Comes Calling
Navigating Your Career Journey with Confidence: The Career StartUp ApproachAugust 11, 2025
Imagine setting out on a cross-country road trip. You’ve packed your bags, fueled up, and hit the road with excitement—only to find yourself lost a few miles in, facing a closed road and no clear detour. You know your destination, but without a map, the journey becomes frustrating and uncertain. That’s exactly how many early-career… Read more: Navigating Your Career Journey with Confidence: The Career StartUp Approach

Insights

Achieving Results with People

Insights is a collection of practical tools, frameworks, and real‑world guidance designed to help leaders achieve stronger results through people. These articles focus on the everyday challenges of leading others — from effective problem solving and performance coaching to interviewing, communication, and navigating difficult conversations. Each piece offers clear, actionable approaches that leaders can apply immediately in their teams and organizations. Whether you’re developing talent, strengthening relationships, or addressing performance issues, Insights provides straightforward guidance rooted in decades of experience helping leaders get results with people.

Coaching for Improved Performance

Every leader eventually faces situations where a team member’s performance falls short of expectations. This Insight outlines a simple, respectful, and highly effective approach for addressing performance issues early—reducing defensiveness, strengthening accountability, and improving results. You’ll learn key problem‑solving principles and a five‑step coaching conversation framework that increases the likelihood of productive dialogue and sustained improvement.

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