Have you ever witnessed your team do the exact opposite of what you said? Or maybe your team failed to get you the necessary information to make a critical decision? The Titanic's tragic story is an example of how lag time and...
Top 5 Leadership Tips & Tricks to Explore Right Now
Sifting through your overloaded inbox before your day of back-to-back Zoom meetings? Odds are high that’s the case. That’s why this edition of Stories that SHIFT is structured to give you a quick rundown of valuable resources...
Feel Like You're Walking on Eggshells?
Feel like you’re walking on eggshells? You’re not the only one. I was with three CEOs this week. One leads 20,000 employees. One leads 600 employees. And one leads 100 employees. Goodhearted, forward-leaning, and award-winning...
Confessions of a CEO: It’s Not Me, It’s Them.
During the first 84 days of this year, I have spoken to countless CEOs about what’s keeping them up at night and what's getting them out of bed in the morning. And the difference is stark. What’s keeping them up at night is the...
What's Moving Faster?
… the change on the outside of your organization or the change on the inside of your organization? This is the million – maybe billion-dollar – question for every executive. The only quote I have ever liked from Jack Welch: The...
Who Says… Your Team Can’t Be Inspired To Take Action?
For all the parents out there, you will get this faster than most. How many times do you have to tell your kid to brush their teeth, fold their clothes or practice their handwriting? I know for me it feels like these are chores...
AI and Your Business: How to Unlock the Power of Artificial Intelligence
As an executive leader, you're always on the lookout for new ways to stay ahead of the curve and gain a competitive advantage. Right now, one of the most exciting and transformative technologies available is artificial...
Areas of Curiosity, Wonder, and Exploration
What happens when our SHIFT community reaches out with areas of curiosity? Curiosity leads to content because that’s one way we can serve up value in today’s digital world. The question is whether you’ll read (and enjoy) it. ...
If it’s raining outside, it’s on you to bring an umbrella. If it’s snowing, it’s your responsibility to wear a hat and jacket. If your team is no longer in an office, Monday through Friday from 9-5, then how has the role of the...