Opportunity Versus Legacy: A Generational Tug of War
We need to end the generational tug of war. Our focus needs to shift to legacy, leaving our places better than we found them. We need a betterment focus.
Why Being a Good Observer Matters
Self-awareness is a trait of any good leader. Being a good leader requires being a good observer. Being a good observer is more than just self-awareness.
Shift Winning Well to Creating Well
What does it mean to win well? In business and leadership, I have learned a few things. On winning well, I have learned: Winning without integrity is losing big. Winning without a true collaborative spirit is losing possibility. Winning through self-centered dominance wastes talent and opportunity. Winning by always being right is wrong. Winning through…
The Mindful Middle of Past and Future
People do amazing things. We are capable to do amazing things. If people are doing things and have the potential to do more, why do many of us feel like we are stuck? Not everyone may feel this way right now, but my guess is most have felt this way at one or more times…
What Builds Character?
Our character is developed through our experiences and what we choose to learn and do from them. Focus on what builds character.
Why Deep Thinking Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Big issues face us – macro and micro. To solve our issues and find common ground we need deep thinking now more than ever.
Trust: The Diverse Tales of Kickstarter and Volkswagen
Kickstarter and Volkswagen are very different companies. Last week, one company took a bold step into broadening trust and conscious capitalism, and the other sunk into vast dishonesty and lack of a moral core. Kickstarter is the first, and Volkswagen is the latter. Unfortunately, you will likely read more about Volkswagen, and the Kickstarter move…
Can a Leader Be a Saint?
Can a leader be a saint? In a VUCA world, being a saint is challenging. Conscious leaders are required to lead like a saint.
Avoiding Complacency, Embracing Leadership
I don’t know about you, but every morning when I scan the trends on Facebook and read snippets of news, or click on a trending hashtag on Twitter, I feel overwhelmed. The recent act of terrorism in Charleston, South Carolina, has been yet another reminder that we have much work to do. We have barriers…
Entitlement is Stealing Our Future
Guest Post by Scott Savage Can I make a confession? As a Millennial, I tire when reading articles in my news feed that slam my generation. We are lazy and feel entitled. We are narcissistic. We are addicted to our phones and checking social media. We cannot commit to anything. In the words of Louis…
How to Refresh Your Leadership Practices
Take a deep breath. Refreshed. Pop in a mint. Refreshed. Snooze for 10 minutes. Refreshed. Short activities can jolt us awake again, leaving us with a sense of being refreshed. Through the years, Thin Difference has been refreshed. Last week, we modernized the look and simplified the navigation. The reality is Thin Difference has been…
10 Things This Millennial is Learning About Leadership
There are certain things in life that you can’t fully comprehend or understand until you’ve experienced it… finishing a marathon, being married, having a child (or so I’ve heard), Disney World. Leadership is also one of those things. Growing up, I was always interested in the topic of leadership. I would ask my dad questions…