Heard and Known: The Transformative Power of a Listening Leader

Have you ever noticed how powerful it feels when someone truly listens to you—not just to your words but to your heart? Listening is often overlooked in leadership, yet it may be one of the most important qualities a leader can embody. 1 I am constantly growing in this critical area. Helping People Feel SeenIn... Continue Reading →

Final Farewell to the Sleeping Lady (E.5)

https://videopress.com/v/AOMDUD5T?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true This is the final episode of the Story Behind the Story. Our Last Climb January in Puebla meant winter had blanketed Izta with fresh snow. Terry and I had completed our five-year commitment as National Team Leaders in Mexico, and this would be our final ascent of the giant sleeping lady. One last time,... Continue Reading →

Team Adventure on Izta (E.3 of The Story Behind the Story)]

https://videopress.com/v/lR8jnidx?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A Team Adventure on Izta In May 2011, Terry and I gathered seven colleagues from our Mexico office - an accountant, a graphic designer, programmers, HR staff, and our operations director. It was the perfect day for an adventure that would blend leadership development with mountain climbing. After a delightful drive through pine-scented mountain... Continue Reading →

The Summit Within – Story Behind the Story (E.1)

https://videopress.com/v/DZXaBUfD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Truth Behind the Fiction: Where Stories Are Born Many readers have asked the burning question: "Is The Summit Within based on a true story?" Here's the fascinating answer: While the novel itself is fiction, it is filled with profound truth. The Summit Within may be fictional, but readers will discover it is true... Continue Reading →

The Summit Within: Embracing the Beauty of Imperfection

It is here! The book I have wanted to write for more than twenty years is now out and available on Amazon. It is a fictional novel based on Terry and my experiences taking teams to climb the Izta volcano in the heart of Mexico. The story is also a mosaic of many conversations I... Continue Reading →

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