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You Don’t Have to Know What Happens Next
Things aren’t easy at StoneAge right now, and with all the uncertainty, it's hard to know exactly what happens next. The war in Iran directly impacts our primary markets: refining and petrochemicals. Our customers are delaying...
What’s Hiding Underneath Our Biggest Disagreements
We all overreact from time to time, getting far more upset than the situation deserves. Those moments can look like someone questioning you, leaving you out of a decision, not following through on a commitment, or using one of...
The Danger of Thinking You’re Right
There is a danger in thinking you're right. It's amazing how quickly your brain decides it knows exactly what’s going on, without a doubt. For sure, this narrative is correct, right? And then you find out it’s not....
Know What You Want Before You Walk In
A few weeks ago, during a leadership team meeting, one of my team members made a comment that caught me off guard. It seemed small, just something he said while making a point, but the way he said it felt more like a jab than...
What Are You Avoiding?
What are you avoiding? Last year, I was going through a divorce, finishing my second book, navigating the challenges that come with leading a business in this volatile environment, and helping my son through health issues that...
Why I Got Defensive When a Board Member Told Me I Wasn’t Really a CEO
Many years ago, a board member once told me I wasn't really a CEO. We were talking about compensation, and I brought data showing my pay didn’t match that of CEOs at similar companies. The board was pushing back, and I started...
Intimacy: The Leadership Skill We’re Afraid to Name
I have been in leadership long enough to know that the toughest moments in leadership are not strategic. They are emotional. They are the moments when someone disappoints you, and you feel trust start to fracture. When you step...
Trust Over Intensity: The New Definition of Executive Presence
Many leaders believe executive presence is about confidence, polish, or command. Speak clearly. Move decisively. Have the answer. Control the room. That belief is understandable, especially for high performers who were rewarded...
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