Value Protection

Most CEOs don’t have a leadership problem. They have a leverage problem. They’re surrounded by smart, capable people — yet still doing their team’s work. Not because they want to. Because they know how to. People default to solving problems they already know how to solve. For most leaders, that means diving back into the work instead of developing the people. The Familiar Trap It starts innocently. A missed detail. A fumbled client call. A delayed decision. You step in — be

The Dirty Secret Behind “People Are Our Greatest Asset” Every CEO says it. Every investor deck repeats it. Every annual report shines it in bold type. “People are our greatest asset.” But inside the boardroom, the conversation sounds different. Behind closed doors, it’s not about purpose or culture — it’s about risk. Who can we trust with the biggest clients? Who’s burning out ? Who’s too valuable to lose but too inconsistent to promote? The rhetoric is human. The math is col

Imagine a moment of revelation, an instant where everything falls into place and clarity washes over you. It's the moment you realize the true impact of competence, how it serves as the catalyst for extraordinary achievements and fuels holistic cyclical success. As professionals, we often underestimate the profound influence of demonstrated competence not only on ourselves but also on how others perceive us and how we contemplate the competence of those around us. But once we

In a world where some individuals command an audience willing to pay a hefty price just to be in their presence, credibility and confidence play a pivotal role in our daily lives. While most of us may not find ourselves in such coveted positions, the knowledge and experience we possess can significantly impact how we are recognized for our capabilities and contributions. From the moment we are born, we naturally seek to make sense of our surroundings and understand how things

Everyone needs a coach! But not everyone knows how to find one, or how to make the most of them. For many people, the thought has never even entered their mind. Highly successful people can reflect on their careers and pinpoint the opportunities, events, or training programs that transformed them and brought them to the next level. A productive coaching relationship is just such an opportunity. Coaching has proven, time and time again, to be a rich development tool for future

Building a solid team is essential for new leaders, and my executive coaching clients often seek guidance for this crucial skill. I’ve learned that focusing on behavioral questions can truly transform the interview experience. Hiring talent can be frustrating: a long, laborious vetting of candidates and final selection of someone who appears to possess the necessary skillset, only to find that they never really fit in and are quickly out the door. I hear so many complaints ab