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What if Stepping Away Is Your Best Strategic Move Right Now?
I'm writing this shortly after returning from our annual PBCA Master Coach retreat, which we held in Punta Cana this year. There's something powerful about stepping away from the business, gathering with fellow master coaches, and combining professional collaboration...
The Mid-Winter Leadership Reset: Building Momentum When Energy Is Low
It's mid-February here in Marshfield, and if you're feeling the weight of these cold, gray days—you're not alone. The excitement of the new year has faded, resolutions are tested, and for many leaders, Q1 goals already feel harder to reach than they did back in...
Are You Back from Vacation—or Back in Your Zone of Leadership?
January is a tough re-entry month for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re doing work that fits your Zone of Leadership. When Vacation Ends and “Real Life” Hits Over the holidays, a friend shared a familiar story: After a wonderful winter...
Finish Well, Start Strong: December Leadership Check-In
December offers a natural pause between the intensity of the year and the promise of a fresh start, which makes it a powerful month for leaders to step back, tidy up, and set a clear tone for what comes next. By now, most of the big pushes for the year are either...
Leading with Gratitude: November Reflections and Year-End Momentum
As November settles in, I’m reminded why this is my favorite stretch of the year for personal and professional reflection. Whether you’re winding down after a busy travel season or just soaking in the cool, quiet mornings here at home, the approaching holidays invite...
The Unsung Heroes: “Glue Employees” and the Heart of a Great Team
When we think of top-performing workplaces, it’s easy to focus on big personalities and headline-makers. But as a Business Coach, I know sustainable success often hinges on those unsung heroes—the “glue employees” who consistently hold teams together. After reflecting...
September Reset: Leadership, Management, and Making the Most of the Home Stretch
As you read this, my wife and I are in Germany visiting friends and family—a welcome chance to reconnect and see the world from another angle. Before we left, I also had the privilege of supporting a colleague, George Hedley, as a guest presenter at his mastermind...
From Summer Slowdown to Fall Ramp-Up: Leadership Lessons from the Local Shore
August in Marshfield is its own kind of magic. While so much of the world travels here on holiday, this year my family and I chose to stay close to home—to soak in the beaches, catch up with friends and neighbors, and appreciate the vibrant summer right in our...
Good Music, Good People, Good Business: Lessons from July
Staying Focused Amid Summer Distractions: Leadership Lessons for July We’re in the heart of summer here in Massachusetts—warm evenings, beach days, backyard get-togethers, and the unmistakable energy of the Levitate Festival right here in Marshfield. I had a wonderful...
Refreshing and Building Connections: The Power of Networking for Leadership Growth
As we move into the heart of spring, I’ve found myself out and about—attending a few networking events, reconnecting with familiar faces, and meeting new ones. These experiences have reminded me of how essential it is to nurture our professional relationships. Whether...
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