What if the people with the greatest accountability have the least access to the truth? Nicole Vaughan explains how critical information gets filtered as it moves upward—and why CEOs and boards need ways to uncover signals they might otherwise never see. tinyurl.com/bdf69jeu

After 30+ years w/ the same ophthalmologist, I changed doctors. He said goodbye w/o acknowledging our long relationship. I wasn't upset, but I noticed. Never assume people know you appreciate them. A few sincere words can mean more than you realize. Who needs to hear from you?

Who will you be when the pressure rises? When Greg Brown faced one of the hardest decisions of his career, he asked himself: “If that was one of my kids, how would I want the CEO to handle it?” Your principles matter most when they're hardest to live. tinyurl.com/4yuuet2b

Who will you be when the pressure rises? When Greg Brown faced one of the hardest decisions of his career, he asked himself: “If that was one of my kids, how would I want the CEO to handle it?” Your principles matter most when they're hardest to live. tinyurl.com/4yuuet2b

You know what you expect. But does the other person? Michael Morrison shares a simple story about a messy desk that reveals a much bigger leadership problem: People can't meet expectations you haven't made clear. Before you blame, check the clarity. tinyurl.com/28fve4a6

You know what you expect. But does the other person? Michael Morrison shares a simple story about a messy desk that reveals a much bigger leadership problem: People can't meet expectations you haven't made clear. Before you blame, check the clarity. tinyurl.com/28fve4a6

On his podcast, Michael D. Morrison & I discussed why it’s easy for a leader to focus on what employees need to change. It takes confidence and humility to ask: “What’s one thing I could do to be a more effective leader for you?” Here's the episode: tinyurl.com/nb8esmpk

When pressure rises, your team is already watching you. Great leaders don't pretend everything is fine. They tell the truth, provide context, and bring calm to the moment. As @RoxannePetraeus puts it: "Fear is a bad driver. Turn the temperature down." tinyurl.com/4vv6ytyz

Awareness alone doesn’t change behavior. Practice and reinforcement do. I joined Anthony Vaughan on The Business of Alignment to talk about 360 feedback, leadership blind spots, values under pressure, and what it takes to create lasting behavior change. tinyurl.com/4beu3v6d

What have your values ever cost you? Shalini Rajoo chose honesty knowing it could cost her recognition—and perhaps even her role. Values become real not when you say what you believe, but when you're willing to accept the consequences of living it. tinyurl.com/46jp3acp

What would you do if you didn’t wait for confidence first? John Mollura offers a powerful reversal: Action + bravery = confidence. You don't need confidence before you act. Taking action while you're still afraid is how you build it. tinyurl.com/28t44e8h

Networking isn't about collecting contacts. It's about building relationship capital. Dr. Elizabeth Fried shares one unforgettable idea: 50 cups of coffee. Fifty intentional conversations that build confidence, opportunity, and relationships that last. tinyurl.com/yzj4fd3p

Have you ever felt like you weren't doing the work you were built to do? Greg Harrod explains why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership & why understanding how people naturally contribute changes everything. Understanding replaces judgment. buzzsprout.com/339167/episod…

In his new book, @blainebartlett describes Drift as what happens when we allow habits, fears, past conditioning, and external circumstances to make our choices. The alternative is self-mastery, the daily practice of choosing our thoughts and actions intentionally. Excellent!

Most leadership failures don't begin with bad intentions. They begin with silence. Anthony "AJ" Vaughan explains why misalignment costs far more than lost revenue—and how honest communication can change the trajectory of an organization. buzzsprout.com/339167/episod…

If you asked the people around you... "Would you want to work for me?" ...what would they say? That simple question is at the heart of my conversation with executive coach @BrendaBence, with unforgettable stories and insights. 🎧Listen here: tinyurl.com/37wff38c

Leadership begins with presence. Dr. Pam Garcy shares practical ways to slow down, quiet the stories in our minds, and respond with greater calm and intention, even under pressure. Sometimes the greatest leadership skill is simply being fully present. tinyurl.com/6ymbfy45

Values on the wall are easy. Changing behavior is the hard part. Stephen M. Paskoff shares powerful stories about leadership, habits, respect, and why culture changes only when behaviors change—not when values are merely posted. 🎧 Listen here: buzzsprout.com/339167/episod…

Values are easy when nothing is at stake. The real test comes when results, pressure, and ethics collide. Earl Rattray shares lessons from 30+ years of leadership on trust, courage, speaking up, and why managers shape culture more than policies ever will. buzzsprout.com/339167/episod…

One conversation can change a life. Angela Burgess shares the 5-minute conversation that transformed her confidence, her career, and the way she leads others. A powerful discussion about curiosity, listening, encouragement, and how to "be the joy." buzzsprout.com/339167/episod…