How would you grow as a leader if instead of putting people in “time out” you made a choice to put “time in”? I define “time out” as the act of isolating one’s self or someone else to avoid having a conversation about behavior, the feelings involved, and what needs to change to move the […]

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Melissa Lora, Taco Bell’s President of International business, and ask her: “What is one of the biggest factors that hold leaders back?” Her perspective was insightful and it will empower all of us to do better in how we lead and communicate. Below is […]

Everyone is a leader, but not every leader is a coach. Like many of you, I have worked with leaders who led out of fear, who micromanaged, and whose ego made it miserable for everyone else in the office. But I’ve also worked for leaders who were coaches, too. Their presence challenged me to do better, […]