Category: Blog
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117. Ten Keys to a Successful Career (and Life), Part 2
In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I explore why the future belongs to people who can do what AI can’t: inspire, persuade, motivate, and help others accomplish things they never thought possible. I also share why journaling has become such an important practice in my own life, how wrestling with a blank page…
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116. Ten Keys to a Successful Career (and Life), Part 1
In this first installment of my series, Ten Keys to a Successful Career (and Life), I begin with the one principle I believe matters most: integrity and authenticity. These are not just admirable qualities. They are the foundation upon which trust, credibility, relationships, and lasting success are built. Drawing on lessons from my own career…
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115. It’s Good to be Back and Introducing a New 10 Part Series
After a four-month hiatus filled with a move, life in storage, and more tech frustration than I care to discuss, I’m finally back behind the microphone. In this episode, I reintroduce Leading Organizations That Matter, unveil a fresh new direction for the podcast, and launch a special 10-part series, Ten Keys to a Successful Career…
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114. They Wanted to Know About “the How”
In this episode, I share a surprising moment after a guest lecture that made me rethink what people really want from leaders. The students didn’t care about my turnaround frameworks – they wanted to know how careers actually unfold: the choices, the pivots, the regrets, the risks. It pushed me to consider shifting the podcast…
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113. Does Faith Fit?
In this episode, I wrestle with a question that’s become increasingly real for me: Does faith fit in our professional lives? For most of my career, I kept my faith and my work in separate rooms, door firmly shut. But lately, that door has been opening… through podcast guests, LinkedIn engagement, and the growing cultural…
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112. I’m Great at Multitasking – Yeah Right!
In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dig into the myth of multitasking and how modern technology has rewired our brains. From the constant pull of screens to the illusion of productivity during Zoom meetings, I explore why we feel busier yet less present. I also highlight the growing cultural backlash… from vinyl…
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111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well
I’ve seen more harm come from avoiding conflict than from facing it. Leaders who fear tension often create cultures where silence becomes the norm… and that silence slowly corrodes trust, mission, and morale. In my book, Saving Organizations That Matter, I talk about why learning to disagree well is essential for any team that wants to grow. Disagreement,…
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110. The Power of the Preflight Checklist
In this episode, I look at what leaders can learn from one of aviation’s simplest but most transformative tools: the pre‑flight checklist. After a fatal 1935 crash, Boeing realized that even expert pilots need more than confidence – they need a system. And leaders are no different. I break down how a checklist helps us…
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109. Here’s to the Pitchers
Are you the pitcher… or the catcher? In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I share a simple lesson from a 1990s golf pro that reshaped how I think about leadership. Please click here for the episode.
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108. My Brother Tricked Me and Why You Should Care
In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dive into the strange, fascinating rise of Eddie Dalton — the soulful, chart‑topping singer. Here, I explore why Eddie’s success leaves us feeling both outraged and oddly indifferent, what’s at stake for human creativity, and why the “blank sheet of paper” still matters more than ever.…
