

August 2015: Meditation on Dying
Two years ago, I visited the center of the Tibetan world, the small Himalayan city of Dharamsala, in Northwestern India. In that...
July 2015: Reclaiming Self-Confidence
Many of the larger communities in the USA offer business awards called “Forty Under Forty” or “Thirty Under Thirty.” The awards...
June 2015: “We vs. They”
People can maintain an unshakable faith in any proposition, however absurd, when they are sustained by a community of like-minded...
May 2015: Promoting Emotional Maturity Beginning with Self
The pioneering psychiatrist Murray Bowen devoted a lifetime of thinking and clinical practice to understanding emotional maturity. His...
April 2015: Our Primitive Legacy: A Sauna Dialogue in 2515
It’s likely that five hundred years from today, more advanced beings will look back on our leadership consulting practices with...
March 2015: “What’s Really Going on Here?” Thinking Broader and Deeper About a Problem
We live in a world where attention gets bestowed on those who have answers, whether or not the answers make sense. Parents feel pressured...
February 2015: Standing Up to Power: Coaching Someone in a “One-Down” Position
It’s not uncommon for the individuals we coach to see themselves in a “one-down” position. They often show up helpless, depressed,...
January 2015: A Day with West Point Leaders
January 1, 2015 One of the highlights of 2014 was my December 4th visit to the United States Military Academy at West Point. At the...
December 2014: Principles for Family Gatherings
A privileged dimension of my work with organizational leaders is the daily opportunity to hear real-life stories about how people respond...
November 2014: Family Relationships: What’s Your Strategy?
To business owners and leaders: You say, “The business is important, but the family is more important.” That’s a good-sounding motto, but...

