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True listening occurs only when the other person understands that you understand. – Dr. Henry Cloud
  • Focus on the Possible

    Focus on the Possible

    As you grow, the organization will work to make things predictable. Counter that by pulling towards the possible. more…

  • “Trust, but Verify”?

    The Russian proverb never quite resonated with me until last week. more…

  • The Opportunity of Trust

    The Opportunity of Trust

    There’s a trust deficit out there. That’s an opportunity. more…

  • My Father’s Advice

    My Father’s Advice

    My dad’s values about business have stuck with me. more…

  • Resilience

    Resilience

    The four year anniversary of the film & television industry shutdown of the pandemic cause me to reflect on what we learn from adversity. more…

  • Maybe Small Business Needs Some Healthy Silos?

    Maybe Small Business Needs Some Healthy Silos?

    When the company is small, the piles of grain are small. It’s efficient, nimble, and flexible. As the business grows, you just get a bigger room. Eventually, though, managing the piles of grain gets harder. more…

  • Know Your Audience

    Know Your Audience

    Roughly two lifetimes ago, I worked with a team that created everything from scripted shows for children to corporate awards ceremonies to spectacles that celebrated the place we live in. They taught me that impactful and memorable experiences are created by people that know how to tell stories. more…

  • The 15 Things

    The 15 Things

    I was recently reminded of something a wise person taught me a couple of careers ago. When we needed to let someone go.  Heather asked me “Have you done the 15 things?”.  Hmmm… Let’s see… did the employee get the appropriate training, support from their manager, the right resources to do their job?  That’s only three things… more…