Recent Publications
Influence or Authority
[ Volume X, Issue 1 ] “The first responsibility of the leader is to define reality. The last is to say, ‘thank you.’ In between, the leader is a servant. ” – Max DePree [Author’s Note: This issue of the Beacon is an excerpt from my soon-to-be published book, Sharing the Sandbox: Building and Leading [...]
The US Olympic Sailing Team and the Hard Look in the Mirror
[Volume X, Issue 1] I’m sitting at the airport on my way back from the USOC Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, where I’ve just spent the last four days with the US Olympic Sailing Team. We were out here for a physical training camp, working out, checking in on the team’s fitness levels and [...]
The Beacon Blog Posts
- Communicate Directly May 18, 2012You may have heard the adage, “Ignore a problem long enough, and it goes away.” Fact is, problems ignored don’t disappear. On the contrary, they tend to become bigger and harder to solve as time goes by. When things on your team start to malfunction, it’s usually best to deal with the issues directly. You […]
- Tips for Leading a Global Team May 15, 2012Different native languages and cultural norms are major roadblocks to a successful Global Team. To get around this, a Global Team leader should promote the sharing of cultural knowledge. Create a sense of respect for other cultures, as well as for other people. With the Global Team, you need to do more than just get […]
- How to Be A Great Teammate May 8, 2012I spoke at my former university recently, as part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the school’s sailing team, which I’d been part of at one time. The organizers asked me to say a few words about team building and team culture, as they know it’s a subject I’ve been spending a lot of time […]
