Can Self-Doubt Make You a Better Leader?

Can Self-Doubt Make You a Better Leader?

A recent client had asked if I could help them with a business issue. When I hung up the phone after being awarded the contract, I knew “what” to do, but I wasn’t sure “how” to do the work. There was a brief moment of uncertainty of needing to “Perform” and guide them...
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Break Your Business

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Break Your Business

It was September 2020, one month after I suffered a broken ankle when I said to my physical therapist, “how am I ever going to curl again?” The location of the injury impeded my ability to flex my ankle to 180 degrees; a critical position for delivering a 42-pound...
Three Tips to Fail with Grace

Three Tips to Fail with Grace

My team and I were sweating as we walked into a large conference room. Though we’d rehearsed our talking points, nothing could settle the sick feeling in our gut that we had failed our largest customer. We sat down, we thanked our customer, I made the opening comment...
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Break Your Business

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Break Your Business

It was September 2020, one month after I suffered a broken ankle when I said to my physical therapist, “how am I ever going to curl again?” The location of the injury impeded my ability to flex my ankle to 180 degrees; a critical position for delivering a 42-pound...