Coaching Blog – How to Win the Battle of Clear Communication
Wow, this summer has flown by, hasn’t it? But you know the saying, “Time flies when you are having fun.” In the POW camps, we modified this to say “Fun […]
Coaching Blog – How to Be Independently Interdependent
The concept of being “independently interdependent” may sound like a tongue twister, but it’s worth the effort in learning how to say it, because it’s the best way to live […]
Coaching Blog – The Cure for Lack of Team Commitment: Lessons from History
Commitment and courage go hand in hand, don’t they? You can’t really have one without the other. And when they’re done consistently, trust is inevitably the outcome. But how have […]
Coaching Blog – 4 Ways to Celebrate Differences in All Relationships
Recently in my blogs and coaching videos, I’ve been focusing on some of the important lessons from our new book Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. […]
Coaching Blog – What’s the Glue for Leadership Resilience?
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” ~ Stephen Covey If you’ve ever experienced the […]
Coaching Blog – The Connection Between Common Values and Team Success
Do you ever wonder how people have overcome extreme challenges and emerged stronger people? Here’s a quick story about my former POW cellmate Smitty Harris and his wife Louise. (Read […]
Coaching Blog – The Leader’s Lifeline: Healthy Companionship
(A Special 2023 Note: This year is going to be very special as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of the US POWs, most of whom had spent […]
Coaching Article – 4 Leadership Steps to an Optimistic Attitude
(A Special 2023 Note: This year is going to be very special as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of the US POWs, most of whom had spent […]
Coaching Blog – Leadership Giving: A Strategy to Get Results
Last month I encouraged you to recall some of the people who spoke into your life to affirm you and let you know that they believed in you, that you […]
Coaching Article – 6 Immediate Ways that Leaders Can Be Grateful
It’s time to be thankful! In today’s culture it seems that being positive and thankful is not easy to keep “top of mind.” I’ve noticed that most media outlets’ emphasis […]
Coaching Article – How to Connect with Others to Increase Performance and Results
(A Note from the Editor: The internal landscape of the workplace continues to shift and change, as teams are doing more with less people which also threatens work/life balance and/or […]
Coaching Blog – Balancing Rational vs Intuitive Leadership Decision-Making
(A Note from the Editor: The internal landscape of the workplace continues to shift and change, as teams are doing more with less people which also threatens work/life balance and/or […]
Coaching Blog – Managing Leadership Fears and Doubts
(A Note from Lee: The internal landscape of the workplace continues to shift and change, as teams are doing more with fewer people, which also threatens work/life balance and/or burnout, […]
Coaching Blog – 4 Ways to Manage Work Volatility with Courage
(A Note from Lee: The internal landscape of the workplace continues to shift and change, as teams are doing more with fewer people. This also threatens work/life balance and/or burnout, […]
Coaching Blog – Leading my Younger Self: What I’d Tell You Now
Had I known then what I know now. How many seasoned, experienced leaders have said these words? Could you have avoided any mistakes? Could you be further along in your […]
Coaching Article – 3 Leadership Must-Haves for Successful Meetings
Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach about going to meetings? There are many reasons we may dread meetings—they can be boring, ineffective, unfocused, not related to […]
Coaching Article – 3 Reasons Why Listening is a Leadership Game-Changer
The art and discipline of listening—what an extraordinary skill for leaders! Honing this skill can strongly contribute to catapulting you to success, because everyone likes to talk and be heard. […]
Coaching Article – 4 Leadership Lessons Learned Under Pressure
Do you celebrate great memories at certain times of the year? We all tend to hang on to those special times in our lives. March is one of those special […]
Coaching Article – 3 Ways to Have a Heart in Leadership
A big event this month is Valentine’s Day. It’s a special time related to romance and love, so this is a reminder to all. Don’t forget—plan and be ready to […]
Coaching Article – The 5-Step Formula for Leadership Decision-Making
Think how it feels when you make a great decision—that warm and fuzzy feeling of satisfaction that everything worked out perfectly. I wish I could hit a homerun on every […]