Insights for Real-World Leadership
Straight talk and proven strategies for leaders who are done babysitting and ready to lead at the next level.
When You’re Urgent and They’re Asleep
One rung higher turns you from firefighter to architect. Where are you stuck? ...more
Executive Presence ,Culture C-Suite Management &Metrics & OKRs
September 23, 2025•4 min read
The Trap of Strengths: When Your Best Skill Starts Holding You Back
Your strengths built your career. Now they’re capping it. Learn how to fire yourself from one thing and break the ceiling. ...more
Executive Presence ,Brand Management C-Suite &Career
September 16, 2025•4 min read
It Was Genius When They Said It. Why Not When You Did?
Executive presence isn’t mystery dust. Here’s how to own the room before you speak so your ideas land the first time. ...more
Executive Presence ,C-Suite &Management
September 09, 2025•3 min read
Invisible Leadership Doesn’t Scale: Why “Helping” Isn’t Leading
Stop carrying everything yourself. Shift from helper to architect and scale your leadership with clarity and ownership. ...more
Leadership ,C-Suite Management &Career
September 02, 2025•4 min read
Fast… Until It Breaks: Why Speed Without Systems Always Fails
Stop being the bottleneck. Build systems that turn chaos into sustainable speed for your team. ...more
Teams ,Culture Adaptable Time Management &Management
August 26, 2025•2 min read
You Got Promoted… But You’re Still Doing Your Old Job
Got promoted but still stuck in the weeds? Here’s how to lead like the CEO of your area—not the fixer of every problem. ...more
Leadership ,C-Suite Management &Coaching
August 19, 2025•3 min read
If It Boomerangs Back, You Never Delegated It
If your to-do list keeps growing after you delegate, this is for you. ...more
Leadership ,Teams Time Management Management &Coaching
August 12, 2025•3 min read
Why Your Team’s “Speed” is Really Just Chaos in Disguise
Your team’s busyness isn’t speed. Learn how clarity, trust, and systems can drive true velocity without burning everyone out. ...more
Executive Presence ,Leadership Culture C-Suite Time Management Management &Career
August 05, 2025•3 min read
Stop Saying ‘I’ll Just Do It Myself’ — It’s Wrecking Your Leadership
Always jumping in to “save the day”? That superhero cape might be wrecking your leadership. Here’s how to hang it up. ...more
Leadership ,Career &Coaching
July 29, 2025•4 min read
Stop Worshipping the Spreadsheet
Time audits feel productive—but leadership starts when you stop admiring the data and start running experiments. ...more
Leadership ,Brand Management &Time Management
July 22, 2025•3 min read
Want to Know What Your Calendar Says
Your calendar isn’t the problem—it’s the mirror. Discover how to lead strategically without approvals, bottlenecks, or burnout. ...more
Executive Presence ,Leadership Brand Management &Management
July 15, 2025•5 min read
You’re Not a Leader. You’re a Hub.
If your team can’t move without you, you’re not leading—you’re babysitting. Learn how to get out of their way and actually lead. ...more
Executive Presence ,Leadership Brand Management &Culture
July 08, 2025•3 min read
Leaders Who’ve Made the Shift
Michael R., Senior VP
“Jim did more in two sessions than my last coach did in six months.”
(Translation: Jim doesn’t waste your time.)
Karen H., Senior VP
“Jim made it easy to focus on the real leadership challenges.”
(Translation: No fluffy theories. Just real talk and results.)
Ashly N., Director
“Within 15 minutes, I knew I’d made the right decision.”
(Translation: You’ll know fast if Jim’s your coach.)
Stop Acting Like the Chief Fire Extinguisher.
Start Leading.
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