As featured in Forbes. Beginning a new executive role is exciting. It can also be daunting and overwhelming, with so many people to meet and things to think about, prepare,…
Read moreI write as a way to assist and advance those I cannot work with personally. I write about what it means to lead, communicate and coach well, and about the inner work required to do so.
As featured in Forbes. Beginning a new executive role is exciting. It can also be daunting and overwhelming, with so many people to meet and things to think about, prepare,…
Read moreThis article first appeared in The CEO Magazine in 2019. It is more relevant than ever. When stress builds it becomes harder to relax and enjoy your downtime. It’s time…
Read moreThis past November I gave a keynote to 40 CEOs of some of the largest credit unions in the United States. The #1 and #2 “Best Places to work” in…
Read moreIn order for you to be here, reading this post, a million and one things needed to go well in 2019. Reflect on all that was great this year. Write…
Read moreLeadership is nothing if not an inherently creative act. As a leader, you create a feeling when you walk into a room, a reality for others by the words you…
Read moreThere’s a question I routinely ask potential clients because I want to understand what led them to seek out an executive coach: “Why are we speaking?” “Well, apparently I’m an asshole.” This…
Read moreWe are now almost a quarter of the way through the year. What were the goals and dreams you had for yourself this year? Who did you want to become?…
Read moreIf you are like most people, your answer is probably yes, but as leaders we are not used to admitting this. Perhaps there are certain people and events that intimidate…
Read moreIn order to inspire, we must be inspired! In order to engage others, we, ourselves, must be engaged. In order to lead others well, we must first manage, motivate, and…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. The human mind wanders. A lot. Almost a decade ago the Harvard Gazette reported that 47% of the time we are thinking about anything and everything…
Read moreAs published in Forbes We all want to be successful, to win the approval of others and to be chosen for those limited, top, coveted positions. We work hard to…
Read moreRichard Branson’s Necker Island Inspires Launch of Executive Leadership Firm Executive Development for World Class Leaders Indianapolis, IN – July 23, 2018 – Syntrina™ Leadership, a newly formed network of…
Read moreOur world has changed, rapidly and in unexpected ways. As the crisis hit, I offered and held pro bono sessions with leaders from around the world. And I want to continue to do what I can to help. As a result, I now offer hourly sessions to ensure leaders everywhere can quickly get the perspective, clarity and focus they need to lead themselves, and therefore others, well during these challenging and uncertain times.