"Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort–even their own survival–for the good of those in their care... The foundational skill of courage-building is the willingness and ability to rumble with vulnerability. Without this core skill, the other three skill sets are impossible to put into practice. Consider this carefully: Our ability to be daring leaders will never be greater than our capacity for vulnerability. … [Read more...]

"Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort–even their own survival–for the good of those in their care... What an amazing thought to love our jobs. To feel safe at work. To work for a company that actually cares how we feel about ourselves and the work we do. The number of leaders of companies who work hard to make their employees feel safe when they come in is, sadly, fewer than most of us would like to admit. Work … [Read more...]

"Establishing Enduring Relationships... The ability to develop enduring relationships is an essential mark of authentic leaders. People today demand personal relationships with their leaders before they will give themselves fully to their jobs. They insist on access to their leaders, knowing that trust and commitment are built on the openness and depth of relationship with their leaders. In return, people will … [Read more...]

"What's the best investment that you can make?... Some people invest in hard assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate; others invest in collectibles. But there's a better alternative...Some people intuitively know that personal development is critical, but they either feel they've spent lots of years in school, think they can't find the time, or think they already know everything there is to know about … [Read more...]