With so much change in the world, we need great leaders now more than ever. My goal is to help executives prepare to lead in the biggest roles of their careers by offering the type of practical wisdom and guidance that you’d give a friend you care about.

Here, I share ideas and celebrate the incredible leaders who step into big roles, give it their all, and create value that makes the world better for all of us. 

With so much change in the world, we need great leaders now more than ever. My goal is to help executives prepare to lead in the biggest roles of their careers by offering the type of practical wisdom and guidance that you’d give a friend you care about.

Here, I share ideas and celebrate the incredible leaders who step into big roles, give it their all, and create value that makes the world better for all of us. 

Since 2019, I’ve written a column for Forbes to support senior leaders around the world. I approach every article I write with a question: “What helps executives excel?”

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Your average corporate executive’s bookshelf may not necessarily include Sheri Salata’s, “The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation,” among standard reads, but it should. This new book from the former Oprah Winfrey executive producer and Co-President of the Oprah Winfrey Network is chock-full of honesty, wisdom, and insights that tap into some […]

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July 13, 2019

3 Leadership Lessons From Oprah Winfrey Executive Producer Sheri Salata In “The Beautiful No”

There are dozens of reasons why Executive Coaching is one of the best investments leaders and companies can make. As someone who has coached senior leaders for over a decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to witnessing the benefits that come to those who take full advantage of the opportunity. Done right, no other form of […]

There are dozens of reasons why Executive Coaching is one of the best investments leaders and companies can make. As someone who has coached senior leaders for over a decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to witnessing the benefits that come to those who take full advantage of the opportunity. Done right, no other form of […]

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June 17, 2019

Epic Fail: The Surprising Reasons Why Executive Coaching Doesn’t Work

Old habits die hard, and that’s especially true for senior leaders who hold top roles inside their companies. Sam is a good example of this. Despite running one of the largest business units for his organization, he is the first to acknowledge that his own leadership style has held him back from advancing into even higher executive […]

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May 24, 2019

Two Bad Habits That Hold Great Leaders Back: Hiding And Drifting

Who is your boss? At a glance, it seems like a straightforward question, but scratch below the surface and things get confusing fast. Consider Mark: He’s a senior leader reporting to the EVP of Operations for a global manufacturing company. As Mark describes it, “I can never get a straight answer from anybody. In theory, my EVP should […]

Who is your boss? At a glance, it seems like a straightforward question, but scratch below the surface and things get confusing fast. Consider Mark: He’s a senior leader reporting to the EVP of Operations for a global manufacturing company. As Mark describes it, “I can never get a straight answer from anybody. In theory, my EVP should […]

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May 3, 2019

Get Your Senior Executives To Agree So You Can Get Work Done

The CIO of a large manufacturing company was frustrated, exhausted and feeling rather unappreciated. He and his 1500-person organization had overseen a complicated, multi-year technology transfer and integration resulting from the company’s largest acquisition in its history. Add to the mix an ongoing digital transformation and the day-to-day responsibilities that come with keeping the lights […]

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April 24, 2019

The Secret Nobody Tells Experienced Leaders About Meeting Big Goals

Another day, another change. Such is a day in the life of every CEO and senior executive I encounter. Consider one client, a senior vice president of sales at a global payments company experiencing her second company restructuring in 18 months. When she received news that her team was being integrated into a new, centralized function […]

Another day, another change. Such is a day in the life of every CEO and senior executive I encounter. Consider one client, a senior vice president of sales at a global payments company experiencing her second company restructuring in 18 months. When she received news that her team was being integrated into a new, centralized function […]

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March 17, 2019

Incredibly Unpopular Advice For CEOs Leading Change: Slow Down

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