“Uncommon” Sense Leadership

My exclusive interview with Greg Paul, Author of The Twenty-Piece Shuffle, Founder of Sanctuary Ministries of Toronto.   Here’s a section from my new book, Lead with AND.   Greg Paul is a pastor and member of Sanctuary in Toronto, a ministry where the wealthy and poor share their experiences and resources daily to care […]

DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

My exclusive interview with 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Marnie McBean.   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   Marnie McBean is one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, having won three gold medals in the sport of rowing. She is a member of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and […]

ALL IN BUT BURNT OUT

My exclusive interview with filmmaker and activist Jason Russell.   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   Jason Russell is a person who truly embodies the value of focusing on others. He is a human rights activist and filmmaker who co-founded Invisible Children and directed the KONY 2012 […]

High Fives & High Hopes

With year-end deadlines and pandemic disruptions threatening the culture of your team, it’s more important than ever to carve out some time for connection and fun.  To help you with this, here is an icebreaker that is easy to deliver and proven to be effective…virtual or in person. Enjoy! High Fives and High Hopes It’s […]

THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE PARADOX

My exclusive interview with Chandra Irvin.   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   Chandra is the executive director of the Center for Peace and Spiritual Renewal at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She also serves on Spalding’s leadership team to help create and implement institutional strategies that […]

BIG DREAMS VERSUS THE BOTTOM LINE

My exclusive interview with Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan (a.k.a. The Design Duo).   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   As interior designers, best-selling authors, and celebrity lifestyle gurus, Colin and Justin love to share good things with good people. The Scottish stars are hosts of many […]

Make your next Zoom meeting more enjoyable!

Having team members connect remotely is challenging. And after 36,473 Zoom calls, they’re all starting to feel a little stale. We get it. Here are two activities that you can lead with your team (in-person or virtually) that will boost morale, provide some laughs, and result in some great learning around what it takes to […]

OUTSMARTING CHANGE

My exclusive interview with Tim Schurrer, Executive at StoryBrand.   Here’s a sneak peek at a section from my upcoming book, Lead with AND.   As the VP of Talent and Culture at StoryBrand, Tim Schurrer has assembled a team of people who accomplish lofty goals and world-changing vision by breaking them down into practical, daily […]

The Paw Patrol Syndrome

Why everybody’s mad at one another right now…and what to do about it.   When my kids were around the age of 4 and 5, they became obsessed with the cartoon Paw Patrol. Finding out what problem Ryder and his 6 pups would face – and inevitably solve – was what helped to get them […]

What is Healthy Tension?

As a leader, have you ever found yourself trying to solve any of these problems? Being Optimistic vs. Being Realistic Embracing Change vs. Preserving Stability Being Profit Focused vs. Purpose Driven Having Expectations vs. Extending Grace Caring for Others vs. Caring for Yourself Building Confidence vs. Remaining Humble   What if the real problem is assuming […]