The Five Whys of Purpose

The Five Whys of Purpose

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD 365, although all are welcome to read it.) More and more leaders are writing and talking about the importance of purpose for their organizations. Simon Sinek started some of the renewed interest in getting clear about your...
Purpose, Vision, and Values

Purpose, Vision, and Values

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD365, although all are welcome to read it.) Today we are reposting a blog post that first appeared here November 23, 2015.  Mission and purpose are two words we often use interchangeably. Purpose answers the question “why do we...

Big Engine, Big Transmission

Last week I shared with you how the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule, has influenced my life. I promised that in this week’s posting I would share how the 80/20 rule has impacted our design and delivery of LEAD 365 and beyond. The 80/20 rule impacts our design in...
What Not To Forget

What Not To Forget

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD365, although all are welcome to read it.) I recently had a coaching session with the CEO of a West Michigan Company. In preparation for the session, I had accessed the website of the company.  Not surprisingly the website...
Purpose, Vision, and Values

Purpose, Vision, and Values

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD365, although all are welcome to read it.) Purpose, Vision, and Values Mission and purpose are two words we often use interchangeably. Purpose answers the question “why do we exist?” For individuals and organizations, having a...