The Journal
Tools & frameworks for leaders.
Field notes on coaching, strategy, and leading well — written by Jay and selected colleagues.
Effectively Implementing a Strategic Plan: 5 Necessary Structural Elements
For many teams, developing a strategic plan can be a massive achievement. However, the creation of the plan is simply the first step of the process. After you plan the work, you actually have to work the plan—and this is where many plans simply fall apart. Perhaps that’s why Thomas Edison said, “Vision without execution…
Access vs. Excellence: Which Is More Important for Leaders?
You’re the leader. You want your team to succeed, but you’re unsure which leadership style will serve you best for developing people in the workplace. Does your team need to be challenged toward excellence in order to grow and succeed? Or do they need a leader they can access, one they can trust who will…
Gaining Perspective: The First Step in Strategic Planning
The first step in strategic planning involves gaining perspective. Perspective before planning helps you get where you want to go.
A 2500-Year-Old Lesson in How to Address Conflict
What can leaders learn from an ancient story? History tells us Israel was conquered by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The city of Jerusalem was burned to the ground and the people were deported to Babylon. They lived there as exiles for 70 years, until the Persians overthrew the Babylonian empire. At that time, King…
The Importance of Resting from Work: Avoiding Burnout & Other Benefits
Only by resting from work can we determine which goals are worth our time and start making plans to achieve them—without risking burnout.
Giving Differently
Christmas is the hap-happiest season of all. Well, it is usually. But this year, thanks to the global pandemic, tidings of comfort and joy seem to be in short supply. Especially if you’re a business owner. Truthfully, the news hasn’t been very comforting and many business leaders don’t have much to be joyful about. Andy…