CEO Advisory

Fail fast, deep and often, state start uppers and business gurus. Dive into the pool and learn to swim. You learn by making mistakes. Mistake is a unique gift. An opportunity to discover new things. New doors will open. What am I saying, big gates. Everything looks wonderful. Until you...

A Commitment That Moves Beyond Relocations: Moving is a significant transition in anyone’s life, often marking the start of a new chapter. For many, the process is filled with excitement, new opportunities, and a fresh start. However, for those who have served in the military, transitions can be far more complex....

3 Leadership Shifts to Celebrate Diversity & Soothe Division - Leadership is challenged when cultures merge.  That doesn’t mean racial and ethnic diversity isn’t a good thing. In fact, inclusive teams are over 35% more productive. Sixty percent of sales professionals surveyed say diversity has contributed to their team’s success,...

Why the piecemeal approach is failing, and what we need instead    How many times a day do you get a call on your phone where the caller ID says “unavailable”? How much of the email in your in-box is unrequested, unwanted, and/or downright suspicious? Each year, Americans lose billions...

What makes not just good, but great nonprofit leadership? It’s easy to spot bad leadership — especially while working at an organization — and there are obviously common leadership practices that transcend all fields. But after over 20 years working with nonprofit leaders — CEOs, board chairs, and board members...

As a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader, building high-performing teams wasn't just an ideal—it was a matter of survival. In the crucible of combat, where the fog of war obscures clarity and complexity reigns, cohesion and peak performance are paramount. This experience instilled in me a deep understanding...

Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 9-15) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb. 17) inspire people worldwide to spread kindness in small ways. Kindness, sharing, and generosity motivate America’s 1.8 million nonprofit organizations. Yet when it comes to driving positive social impact and change, nonprofits can’t afford to operate...

Have you ever read Percy Shelley’s short poem “Ozymandias”?  It’s about two giant pillars of stone jutting up out of a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. An inscription on the pillars describes Ozymandias as a “king of kings” who proclaimed to the universe “look at my works, ye mighty,...

Conflict is a part of life. It occurs in boardrooms, at dinner tables, and within us. While it may feel deeply personal, your approach to conflict is not a fixed part of your personality—it is simply what you have practiced the most. Your approach is a habit, a learned behavior...

What does leadership look like in 2025?  One of the most important elements in leadership is building a team of people that share and fully buy into a common cause. In politics, business, academia, and college sports, we are in an era where what is transactional supersedes what is aspirational...