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Authentic Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence – What’s Your Choice?

May 15, 2026 No Comments

NEW!Listen to the Audio Version My Shiny New Object In April, I was approached by a developer who created a ‘pilot’ podcast episode based on

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What Should You Celebrate Next… and Why It Matters More Than You Think

April 27, 2026 No Comments

Listen to the Audio Version I have been known to ask leaders I coach a simple question: What should we celebrate next? At first, it

The Power of Connection

February 20, 2026 No Comments

Even my AI clone knows: Connection requires more than a text In this 7-minute ‘Leadership Deep-Dive,’ I’ve tasked an AI version of my voice to

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“It Depends”: Discover How Leaders Use Questions to Deepen Team Judgment

February 16, 2026 No Comments

NEW!Listen to the Audio Version Discover a Simple Leadership Opportunity In leadership conversations, few moments are more revealing than when a team asks for a

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Why I Struggled with an Office Etiquette Quiz (and Why You Might Too)

January 13, 2026 No Comments

I recently took a workplace/office etiquette quiz published by The Wall Street Journal. I expected it to be straightforward. Ten questions. Common sense. A quick

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The Sugar Plum Factor

December 9, 2025 No Comments

Listen to the Audio Version Every December, something curious happens.Perfectly competent adults begin drifting in and out of focus, juggling year-end deadlines with visions of

Truth vs. Candor

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

Transparency

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

time management

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

Teamwork

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

team leadership

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

tag line and slogan creation

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

Strategic Thinking

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

strategic planning

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

self limiting beliefs

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

self leaderhship

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

Self Awareness

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?

Reputations

The Derrick Rose Challenge: Why Can’t YOU?

At the beginning of the pro basketball season, Chicago’s Derrick Rose was asked about his goals. He answered the question with a question. “Why can’t I be the MVP?” While there were an abundance of good reasons, Rose refused to believe any of them. The rest is history. In writing your own history. I ask: Why can’t you?