In Never Lead Alone, bestselling author and leadership futurist Keith Ferrazzi challenges the myth of the solo visionary leader and makes the compelling case for “co-elevation”—a style of leadership rooted in collaboration, trust, and shared accountability. Key Takeaways: Leadership is a Team Sport Ferrazzi argues that the most successful leaders today don’t climb the ladder Read more about Book Review: Never Lead Alone[…]
Best-selling author Will Guidara shared the following story recently in his newsletter “Pre-Meal”. “Pixie Dusting” A friend spent spring break at Disneyland with his kids. The most fun thing that happened while they were there, the event his kids couldn’t stop talking about? Not their visit to Pixie Hollow, or the new Tiana ride which Read more about Pixie Dusting[…]
Each of my Vistage Advancing Leader groups, as well as my SBM Mastermind group, is reading Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. It’s a great book on making better decisions. Here is my original book review on the book. How many decisions do you make on any given day? Ten? Twenty? Probably many Read more about Book Review: Decisive[…]
I am preparing to take my annual one-month sabbatical. This will be my 14th year taking a month off—maybe one of my best decisions ever. I wrote the article below several years after my first sabbatical. This is what I am suggesting to all my members this year. Shocked? Don’t be. It may be Read more about Take a Month Off[…]
This is an article I first wrote 28 years ago about customer service, my son, and the national pastime. It is the best example of “Unreasonable Hospitality” I have ever experienced. As baseball season is now upon us, I am pleased to republish the article once again this month. I often receive my best Read more about Lessons Learned at the Ballpark[…]
If you’ve ever thought, “If only my team could read my mind,” then The Business Playbook by Chris Ronzio was written for you. Ronzio, the founder of Trainual, makes a compelling case for why documenting your business processes isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have if you want to scale, step away from day-to-day operations, or Read more about Book Review: The Business Playbook[…]
“Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” President Abraham Lincoln said this in response to an elderly lady who had chastised him for not calling Southerners, whom he had referred to as fellow human beings who were in error, irreconcilable enemies who must be destroyed. I have always been highly Read more about Embrace Your Enemies[…]
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia is a thought-provoking exploration of how we can live longer, healthier lives, focusing not just on lifespan but also on healthspan—the period of life spent in good health. Attia, a renowned physician, dives deep into the science of aging, offering a roadmap for optimizing our Read more about BOOK REVIEW: OUTLIVE[…]
Nearly ten years ago, the DIRECTV “Settler” commercials gained significant popularity on television. These ads motivated me to write this article about the challenges of settling in business. Although the commercials are now a decade old, I still notice many small business owners who are “settling” far too frequently. Check out the commercials at the Read more about Are You a Settler?[…]
In Reset, Dan Heath offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how individuals and businesses can navigate significant transitions and difficult challenges. Whether you’re dealing with a stagnating business, feeling burnt out, or simply yearning for a fresh start, this book provides a road map for meaningful transformation. Heath’s central thesis is that people often feel Read more about BOOK REVIEW: Reset[…]