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When our daughter, Danae, and her friends decide to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, she researches what might sabotage their journey. She learns that preparing a mountaineering backpack is critically important. Without enough food, warm clothing, and the required equipment, you are doomed. Preparing your mental backpack is equally important. Just like mountaineers with a negative mindset are likely to fail, this criticize-condemn-complain mindset causes major problems. That is why Dale Carnegie's quote remains relevant, doesn’t it? Becoming part of the Criticize, Condemn, and Complain Culture sabotages your leadership impact.

“Research is already starting to show that, if anything, constant interaction with electronic devices is quickly atrophying the human development of soft skills,” writes Jerry Rostad, VP of Strategy for the North Dakota University System (NDUS). How is your leadership influence fostering confidence, connection and...

These are tumultuous times! Era of Exponential Progress. Digital Disruption. We can climb the mountains alongside our Millennials and future leaders. We can do the following: Ownership: Guide them towards the “right route” of taking ownership, vs. blaming others. Gratitude: Encourage them to focus on developing the “right mindset,” one that focuses on the positive and finding innovative solutions. Trust: Be the “right guide,” a guide whom they can trust to never give up on them. Effective Leadership in a Culture of Fear and Distrust,

In our recent Courageous Leadership Development Series, we look at the tumultuous changes we all face. It’s in all areas…medical, technological, and financial. Some financial experts say we’re in an Era of Exponential Progress. It’s exciting for some. For others, it’s one more thing that...