Category: Business, Leadership

High Performance Isn’t Talent – It’s Leadership

May 4, 2026 | Business, Leadership

A high-performance (HP) culture doesn’t happen by accident. It develops when enough people consistently demonstrate a high-performance mindset, take the right actions, and produce strong results – until that standard simply becomes “how we do things.” Bringing...

Don’t Wait Until You Crash

Apr 20, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Susan’s Message last week hit the mark: catching yourself when you start to fade – before you crash – is critical if you want to avoid mistakes and poor decisions. But here’s the real question: when do you plan for that moment? It’s a mistake to assume...

A Lesson From the Back 9

Apr 13, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Last Monday, my daughter teed off in the first tournament of her spring golf season. The weather was unseasonably warm, the sun was shining, and there was just enough breeze to keep you cool without impacting ball flight. Days like this are rare for March golf in...

The Impact of Leader Silence

Apr 6, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

During a recent call with partners, one name kept coming up. A senior manager – fully committed, but pushing himself at an unsustainable pace. Everyone agreed he was heading straight for burnout. We advised the partners to step in to help him sustain his effort...

Small Efforts, Big Impact: A Tax Season Mindset

Mar 29, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier Tax season doesn’t just test your technical skills, it tests your leadership presence. Collier’s words are a powerful reminder that your impact isn’t measured by grand gestures but by...