Parenting and Grandparenting: Influence Lessons for Leaders and Mentors
I’ve been out of the corporate world for nearly seven years now. Over the course of three decades in the insurance industry, I wore many hats: boss, coach, and mentor. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between those roles—especially the contrast between being a boss and a mentor. That reflection has been inspired by […]
The Spotlight Effect—It’s Not About You or Me
Last week, I wrote about integrity and the importance of doing the right thing, regardless of who might be watching. This week, I want to flip the spotlight—literally—and talk about something called the spotlight effect. If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s the short version: The spotlight effect is the tendency to think that people […]
Just Do It (The Right Thing)
You’ve probably heard by now about the Coldplay concert and the “Kiss Cam” controversy involving the CEO and head of HR from Astronomer. If not, either you’ve tuned out the news or you’ve been living under a rock. This isn’t a post to pile on. I’m sure those individuals are experiencing plenty of shame and […]
Love, Unity, and Life-Changing Moments
“When the most important things in our life happen, we quite often don’t know what’s going on.”—C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity That quote hit me over the weekend. It’s amazing how a decision that feels ordinary in the moment can turn out to be extraordinary in hindsight. Looking back, there are three moments that changed the course […]
Moving Business from Transactional to Relational
This week I’m in Houston working with a client, and getting here is a perfect example of why moving business from transactional to relational changes everything. About six years ago, I spent a few days with this same client, providing one-on-one sales and influence training for their lead salesperson. We capped it off with a day listening […]
