This episode features a correspondence interview I did with Erik Allen, Owner of Top Rated MMA.   We talked about his failures. You're going to fail in some way as a leader. Even e...

Hello, Bright Lights! We're resuming the A to Z series with this episode on Emotional IQ. Yes, Emotional IQ is a buzz phrase that's spreading in the business and leadership world. ...

Sorry/not sorry for the unannounced six week break. Sometimes life takes you for a loop and you gotta ride the wave until it settles. The Coronavirus Crisis didn't get me sick, but...

I recorded this episode about 2 months before the Coronavirus outbreak. It was designed to be a mid-season break for the A to Z series. But I feel it's still relevant now. I have a...

Grief is a part of our lives and a normal process when dealing with loss. Sadly, this crisis will produce loss, and we will grieve. But how do you do it? What is it that you can gr...

In the midst of leading through a crisis such as with this Coronavirus pandemic, it can be difficult to find confidence-boosting sources. However, gratitude is something you can us...

D is for Diversity. BLUF: Increasing your workforce diversity can increase your bottom line. It's easy to take over as a manager and leave everything "as is" when it comes to who m...

The BLUF: I'm pausing the A to Z series in order to provide helpful episodes as you lead others through this Coronavirus crisis. No matter how experienced of a leader you are, you'...

C is for Confidence. The BLUF: Build confidence in yourself before you build it in your team.  It's a process, and just because you're good at your job doesn't mean you're 100 perc...