Lead Like Patton – NOT

General George Patton was in many ways an incredible leader and one who certainly had a significant impact on the outcome of World War II in Europe. While General Patton definitely utilized some leadership approaches worthy of modeling, some of his other tactics are not well suited for leadership today. […]

Peace on Earth?

You’ve heard it before, especially around the holidays – “peace on earth” (sometimes accompanied by “good will toward men”). This phrase is sometimes used to discuss the concept of world peace. If you’re like me, the concept of peace on earth or world peace can feel and seem overwhelming and […]

What If You Were All In?

In case you missed it (e.g. you were in a coma), the Cleveland Cavaliers recently changed the course of history (and perhaps a region and a generation) when they improbably won the NBA Championship. It’s an amazing story and experience, but there’s a lesson buried within this historic event that […]

Feast of Assumptions©

My Cleveland friends reading this blog are probably thinking that I’m writing about this past weekend’s Feast of the Assumption in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland, but that event celebrates a Catholic Holy Day. In fact, I’m writing about a relationship and communication epidemic that is spreading by the […]