The Power of the Responsibility Pie In life and leadership, accountability is one of the hardest, yet most essential, practices to master. We often ask, “Whose fault is this?” or “Who is to blame?”—but rarely do we pause to ask the more meaningful question: “What is my role in this, and how can I take […]
Tag: People
If you are angry and upset
If you are angry and upset right now, it makes sense to take a moment to slow things down. It is easy to talk about being calm vs finding calm. To find calm, you have to slow down the chatter. Talking to yourself, feeling all the input and information from the outside, absorbing everything. It […]
A is for Accountability (Gov Edition)
Years ago, I worked at US Joint Forces Command before it was dismantled by the “machine.” People said that it was “wasteful”, and some declared that the services were already “joint” and didn’t need any help there. Well, most of that was bologna. Getting rid of the command was meant to save money. That is […]
Unlocking Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Practical Solutions for a Better World That We Choose to Ignore We’re facing some pretty big challenges these days—climate change, natural disasters, inequality, and the never-ending struggle to feed a growing world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the thing: we already have the tools to fix many of these problems. The solutions are […]
Leaders: Communication is Easy and We don’t do it
Effective communication is not just a nice-to-have skill for leaders—it’s essential. By addressing the barriers that prevent us from communicating effectively, leaders can build stronger teams, foster innovation, and create a more cohesive and engaged workplace. Common Problems I get you are busy and have a lot going on. You have your life, your boss, your things you need to take care of. I am a very good worker, I am autopilot most of the time, I get shit done. There are many reasons that communication may not happen. Maybe […]