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Openness
If there is a single word that captures the essence of my walkabout, it’s openness. When we look at values, or leadership qualities we hold dear, openness doesn’t usually make the cut – it’s usually overshadowed by integrity, trust, courage, authenticity, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, etc. I think openness deserves to be on this list. I…
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Management Fundamentals
I have the opportunity to work with a wide range of leaders, from CEOs to first-time managers. Regardless of the experience level, everyone can benefit from some management fundamentals. Here are some of the patterns I see: I worked with a leader recently looking for alternate perspectives, and I started to pull together relevant blog…
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From Operational to Strategic
One common thread in my work with senior leaders is a desire to shift from an operational focus to a more strategic perspective. Many leaders have flourished because they excel at execution. Someone else crafted the vision and strategy, and they executed the vision. As they move to more senior levels of leadership, they are…
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Navigating Troubled Waters
We live in unprecedented times, and the past week has been a roller coaster ride. We will each process this in our own way, in our own time. Today, I’d like to share a few thoughts about how I’m processing, hoping it helps you form your own way of processing. Stay Informed – In Moderation…
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Building Your Council
Last year, I wrote about The Council of Joshes. This has become a staple of my life, allowing me to acknowledge and explore different aspects of who I am. Recently, one of my teachers suggested that as I’m growing, I need the council because it’s just too hard to fit who I am becoming into…
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Reorienting
Life offers many moments that demand reorientation—starting a new job, moving to a new home, or entering a new relationship. These events often force us to pause, observe, and recalibrate. As someone currently living a nomadic lifestyle—moving to a new location every few weeks—I’ve been immersed in a constant state of reorientation. This experience has…
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Synchronicity
I know some people like to pick a word for the year. A word that can focus their attention and intention for the year. I am not one of those people, but I respect the practice. If you are seeking a word for 2025, I offer one for consideration—synchronicity. Over the past few years, synchronicity…
