Some are personal to me. Others are universal. No one can predict the future. No one. Donald Trump is President. No one could have imagined this back in 2010. This is not good or bad. It simply is. The future will bring what the future will bring. Plan for the future but live fully in … Continue reading Top 10 Lessons from 2010’s →

“Bob, everybody likes you.” A very nice compliment from Oprah Winfrey to Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, during his recent interview at 92Y. (You can watch it here.) In this discussion about leadership, Bob humbly tossed aside the compliment but then addressed “leadership presence.” He talked about two traits he learned from Daniel … Continue reading Bob Iger, Daniel Burke and Leadership Presence →

At any given time, I am reading about 3 books. One of the books I am reading right now is Ray Dalio’s Principles. It is a fascinating read thus far. Last night, I read these words written by Dalio: Despite passing up this great opportunity [the closing of a business in China], I don’t regret … Continue reading You Can Have Anything You Want In Life… If You Can Do This One Thing →

In their article, “Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change,” Clayton Christensen and Michael Overdorf list three factors that will determine what an organization can - and cannot - do. These three factors include the following: Resources - When making a decision on vision, mission and strategy, leaders must ask the question, “What resources do I … Continue reading 3 Factors That Determine What an Organization Can And (Cannot) Do →

This week, at the church where I am on staff, we are taking the entire week to celebrate members of our congregation who are in the Armed Forces, both active duty and veterans. Last week, I found myself texting one of our members, Tim Timmer, United States Marine Corp (RET). Tim, a personal hero, was … Continue reading Three Valuable, But Simple, Leadership Lessons From a Retired Marine (And His Wife) →