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I leave for a two-week trip to England in a few hours. As I prepare for my trip, I’m reminded of the incredible value of relationships. Why? because I am going to visit my long-time client whom I have not seen for many years.

Martin and I worked together for close to a decade. Though...

After watching last night’s presidential debate, I reflected on the often elusive concept of leadership presence. It’s a term frequently described in phrases like “looking presidential,” “owning the stage,” or “commanding attention.” Leadership...

Let me tell you about Jeremy (not his real name), the master of charisma and grand gestures. Jeremy was a senior-level leader in one of my client organizations. This guy was the epitome of charisma, always drawing attention to himself. Jeremy was known for wooing stakeholders and customers with...

Picture a leader. What do you see? I used to envision someone more like a mentor, always there with open ears and a compassionate heart. That's how I aimed to lead, thinking relational leadership was the golden path. 

But here's a personal story that modified my perspective. As I...