Over my 40-year career leading organizations in business, government, and now nonprofit, I’ve often looked to other experiences in life to learn and develop as a leader. One constant throughout that time has been my love for cycling and the many…
Rejection is part of the game in business, but hearing no doesn’t mean it’s the end. In fact, a no often opens up new opportunities to learn, adjust, and come back stronger. Whether you’re negotiating a raise, seeking a partnership, or pitching …
Months ago, I began coaching a manager and their direct report. The two were in deep conflict—the manager felt the direct report was reactive and defensive, while the direct report was unwilling to give difficult feedback, manage up, and advocate for …
I’m a professional marathon and ultramarathon runner. I’ve broken the world record for running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, and I’ve completed a 3,234-mile run across America. But this? This is the biggest run I’ve completed and …
While campaigning to regain the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia’s war in Ukraine in 24 hours, warned that Israel would be “eradicated” if he lost the election and vowed sweeping new tariffs on C…
Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory has sent shockwaves through Black American communities, which voted overwhelmingly for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris despite a campaign by her Republican rival to court Black men.
While Trump m…
Donald Trump’s bids for the presidency have long been defined by incendiary anti-immigration rhetoric. On the campaign trail over the last year, the president-elect doubled down on his positions, declaring that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of o…
A conversation with SAIC’s CEO about leading through technological disruption, managing strategic transformation, and more.
It’s often said that “feedback is a gift.” While actionable and constructive feedback is key to growing as a leader or employee, some feedback feels like a gift you want to shove in the back of the closet, never to be seen again. How can you give bett…
Both Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had pledged to get tougher on Beijing, but Trump upped the ante, vowing to slap 60% tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the U.S.
