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Power Doesn’t Corrupt – It Reveals
Picture this: You’re at a charity gala. The room glows with soft lighting, polished silverware, and the muffled buzz of a hundred conversations. At the center of it all stands the host—a CEO whose name is embossed on the event program, his generosity the foundation of the evening. He’s magnetic. Every hand
Being Present: A Leadership Game Changer
“Eric, you missed something important in that meeting,” my trusted colleague said. “People felt like they weren’t being heard.” That hit hard. And it was true. In my rush to “get things done,” I’d lost sight of what was happening in the moment. I was pushing for outcomes, not leading with presence.
Elevate Your Leadership with Space Crafting
What does “leadership space” mean, and why should you care? Well, in my three decades as a leader and 20+ years as an executive coach, I’ve seen that we’re always in a leadership space relative to others. How you show up in that space affects how your members collaborate, innovate, and thrive.
Presenting Issues Like a Pro with the 4 Ps
Do you have an update to share with your boss or a committee. How about an idea to run by a colleague or peer. And are you hoping that your updates and ideas land better and stick better? Well, I’ve seen these conversations break down and plunge deep into the pit of
How to say “I’m Sorry”
I, like you, judge myself by my intent. Period. But you, like everyone else, you judge me by my impact. So even when I’m well intended, I can be hurtful or upsetting. It’s just inevitable that I’m gonna upset someone, you’ll upset someone, we all upset someone. And because we’re prone to
Culture Never Sleeps
We’ll never have to wonder if one leader can affect culture. Just six days after inauguration, the culture of the White House is different. This is a leadership perspective; I’m not baiting any political debate. Culture change is visible. And you too, the leader in your space, are affecting the culture around
You Will Disappoint!
“Sheila is pissed at me,” he said. “She wants me to intervene on her behalf, but I’m not going there. She has to figure out how to fight this fight without me hand holding her.” Then he went on, “But I tell you, it’s bothering me that she’s disappointed and pissed at
Pandemic, Paralysis, & Productivity
!! Stop productivity porn !! It’s still too soon for bravado about productivity. We’re in week three of isolation, and getting more comfortable with the weirdness. But we’re not quite there yet. You’re probably working from home, and if you have kids then they’re home and you’re a full-time professional and teacher,
Fear is Normal! So is Courage!
FEAR is an appropriate response right now. Fear is our reaction to threat, and we are threatened in ways we can’t control. Fear sharpens the senses, cuts noise away from signal, and provides a boost of energy for action. Unless you’re sedated, feeling fear is normal. And feel it you must. I’ll come
The Blueprint to Conscious Leadership
By Eric Kaufmann, President of Sagatica Matt Lehrer, CEO of Teamwork Athletic Apparel, made it a practice to give low- interest loans to his employees — more than 500 loans over 15 years. To get a loan, employees had to create a household budget and share their goals for the loan. But
Meetings That Shine
Nine Practices for a Conscious Leader of Meetings Your meetings are the manifest expression of your culture.Whoa, slow down. Really take this in. This is important.Your. Meetings. Are. The. Manifest. Expression. Of. Your. Culture. Every time you call a meeting, you know, “gather around people,” around a table, a phone or a
Deliberate Practice and the Power of E-learning
What is deliberate practice? Do you recall learning to ride a bike? At first, you wobbled and fell and wanted to quit. Most likely, someone taught you how to ride – your dad or mom, older sibling, cousin, or neighbor, perhaps. I first learned to ride with training wheels attached to the