Are You Developing Leaders?

Are You Developing Leaders? The film won five Academy Awards and was the second-highest-grossing film in 2000. Like many of you, I’ve watched Gladiator several times and marveled at the cinematography and acting by Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. There is a...

The Superglue for Organizations

The Superglue for Organizations I have been a part of and coached several organizations in the Army, private and public sectors. I have observed that successful organizations are characterized by trust while failing ones are plagued by distrust. The former relies on...

Are You Aligned?

Are You Aligned? I had the sweetest 1964 white Chevy Malibu during my college years at Santa Clara University. With a loan from my parents, I bought this beauty from an old lady in Pasadena. The car was pristine, with low mileage and enough horsepower to impress...

Tick-Tock

Tick-Tock Time is a resource constantly moving forward and can easily be wasted. Time can be treasured and misused, respected and ignored. It is one of our most valuable resources, as once it’s gone, it can never be regained and often leads to regret if not used...

The Power of Two Words

The Power of Two Words They’re just two words. However, if said authentically, they can disarm the most combative situations you may encounter. I’ve negotiated terms in several scenarios, from labor relation agreements to contract mediation to terminating executive...