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If You’re Not Failing, You’re Not Making the Right Decisions

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March 10, 2014

Great leaders don’t miss out on failure: they just know what to do when it comes their way. Perfect performance doesn’t make you a great leader. In fact, it makes me suspect there’s something wrong. Here’s a deeper look at what makes leaders great.

A Case Study in the Integrated Life: Work-Life Balance While Traveling

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February 28, 2014

A one-line email from my 11-year-old son inspired this case study in what it means to live an integrated life and have work life balance in a whole new way.

Make Your Travel Time Count

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February 26, 2014

One of the things I have had to learn to do is optimize my travel schedule: I’ve had to learn to make my travel time count.

6 Reasons I’m Taking My Online Presence to the Next Level (and Why You Should, Too)

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February 24, 2014

Several months ago I made a deliberate decision to take my online presence to the next level. Investing in building a platform requires a commitment of personal capital and time. It also requires an emotional investment and a willingness to put yourself out there. Here’s why I’m doing it.

How I Failed to Lead and What I’m Doing to Fix It

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February 21, 2014

In a recent mastermind session, I realized that I’ve failed to lead. Here’s what I discovered and how I plan to fix it.

What’s on My Phone: Carolina

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February 19, 2014

This is the first of my Quick Hits series, “What’s on My Phone,” where I share favorite tidbits that keep me on top of my game. Today I share a favorite song, “Carolina.”

2 Life-Changing Mastermind Takeaways

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February 17, 2014

Have you ever had really a powerful experience? Here are two life-changing takeaways that I gleaned from a recent mastermind session with Michael Hyatt, Stu McLaren, and Amy Porterfield.

Technological Innovation Has Made Every Business a Digital Business

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February 12, 2014

With Howard Schultz’s announcement that he’s restructuring Starbucks so he can personally be involved with the software side of things, I can’t help but see how technological innovation is making every business a digital business.

Trust and Leadership

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February 10, 2014

Trust and leadership go hand-in-hand. Inspired by Patrick Lencioni, here’s a reflection on how the two work together and lead to high performance teams.

Put It Out There: How to Get Closer to No Worries at Work

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February 7, 2014

Is it possible to have no worries at work? Probably not, but here’s my strategy for getting rid of quite a bit of the worry and stress many leaders face.