There are a number of instances where it is necessary, and sometimes wise, to take a bit of a step backwards in order to move ahead. Many years ago, I worked for a large corporation and quickly shot up the ranks. I soon found myself in a management position in my mid-twenties, which at the time seemed amazing. After a while, I realized...

Rather than passively waiting for feedback from a manager on how we are doing, we should proactively seek not only information about what, specifically, we need to be doing to continue our growth momentum, but also how those in senior positions managed their own career and growth, because there is much to be learned from the experiences...

“Sometimes the best solutions are home-baked from the feedback you get from your own people.”A few years ago, after I acquired two companies, we needed to make some decisions about which policies from each company we would embrace, in order to create the blended culture that would drive future growth. The existing cultures within our...

Now more than ever, Culture is King and the key to retaining and attracting the best talent. As a CEO, one thing I learned when taking the lead at companies founded by successful entrepreneurs was that it’s critical to understand what truly motivates your team. In order to change direction as a leader and authentically adapt your...

We know that getting feedback from your organization, from the bottom to the top, is the best way to discover what motivates your team. That feedback helps drive your cultural evolution. One insight I gathered a few years ago helped shed some light on what motivates Millennials, in particular. The need for contribution. In fact, a...

People often get stuck in the rut of just doing what they think they should be doing. Once we get good at doing something, others will continue to rely on us for that task, which can be great if you absolutely love doing it. But when you are ready to move on, or when you realize that you might not be loving that element of your job...