“The ego is like a clever monkey, it can learn to juggle and do all sorts of tricks, but it is still a monkey.” The concept of taming the ego is one that I address frequently in my executive coaching
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact that gratitude has had on my
The Thriving Scale: A First Step to Greatness Imagine that we’re teammates on an NFL football team. We’re looking forward to attending a pre-season meeting where all of our fellow teammates will be gathered for the first time, as we anticipate
Sometimes, the most profound lessons on leadership come from unexpected sources. One such source is the book “Iron John” by Robert Bly, a classic in the world of men’s psychology and personal development. It’s a wonderful book that I’ve referred
I can’t think of a more simple, yet profoundly important question for you to answer. What do you want? If you already have what you want, you aren’t likely to get anything more. Wanting is the beginning of all motivation and change.
Recognizing Your Unique Greatness In the pursuit of personal growth and success, the concept of humility often takes center stage.Humble individuals are celebrated for their ability to downplay their achievements, for their modesty, and their unassuming nature. But what if
Finding your unique gift is as simple as identifying the intersection of your natural interests, the thing at which you are most successful, and what brings you the greatest sense of purpose in life. Whatever that is, you should be
Over 30 years ago Mohnish Pabrai and some of his business friends hired me to facilitate their annual offsite. I put together a process I called an “Owner’s Manual” that identified each participant’s unique gift and provided guidance as to
The third skill to master in developing your greatness is humility. Powerful people who lack humility become nothing more than egotistical bullies and self-indulgent narcissists. Their value to the world is crippled by the dominance of their ego. They believe
Some cold and crisp wintry night put on some warm clothes, go outside, and look up at the sky. As you notice the stars, you may find yourself trying to identify the constellations, find a shooting star, or seeing if