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What a Tile Game Taught Me About Leadership (at My Mom’s 90th Birthday)
Last Wednesday, I flew to celebrate my mother’s 90th birthday, an age she wears with the kind of energy that makes the rest of us look like we need a nap and a multivitamin. We surprised her by bringing my daughters, gathered with my siblings, and ended up around a table one day playing AZUL, a strategy-based tile game.
And that’s when the Human Edge™ insight surfaced: the way we show up in low-stakes moments quietly mirrors how we show up in the ones that matter. Presence, patterns, patience, pressure tolerance in our micro-moments reveal more leadership truth than we think….
Your Gut Already Knows
It’s the season of costumes, candy, and things that go bump in the night. But let’s be honest, the scariest thing most of us face…
From Shame Spiral to The Human Edge™: Bouncing Back After Mistakes
This past week, I managed to make a mistake that cost me time, money, and my sanity. (Let’s just say my computer and I are…
7 Leadership & Service Lessons from the Mediterranean
(Through the Lens of The Human Edge™)
Recently, I was fortunate enough to get off the grid with my sweetheart, Blue-eyes, for three full weeks, traveling…
Connection Doesn’t Take a Vacation
June arrives with a cocktail of out-of-office replies, summer travel plans, and an inbox that’s somehow just as chaotic, but less responsive. If anything, it’s…
4 Powerful Question Strategies Smart Communicators Swear By
What truly separates people who consistently get insightful, detailed answers from AI, colleagues, or clients from those who receive only surface level responses? After years…
5 Ways to Be the Leader People Actually Want to Follow Right Now
“Hope is not a strategy.”
You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it, and let’s be real, it’s not wrong. If you’re leading a team, trying to close…
Are We Really Thinking Critically—Or Just Thinking Fast?
Ever feel like your team just isn’t thinking things through? During my speaking customization interviews I often hear leaders’ frustrations about younger employees’ lack of…
Show Up, Speak Up and Story Up: The Leadership Formula for Trust
The best leaders don’t just lead from the top—they show up where the real work happens. When Steve Gordon took over California’s DMV, he didn’t…
Unleash Your Best Self: Timeless Truths for a Better You
I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to personal development. You name it, I’ve read it, tried it, and probably even…
Wrapping Up the Year: Turning Reflection Into Action
As December rolls in, it’s the perfect time to pause, take stock, and turn reflection into progress. Whether you’re a leader steering a team, a…
