111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well

111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well

I’ve seen more harm come from avoiding conflict than from facing it. Leaders who fear tension often create cultures where silence becomes the norm... and that silence slowly corrodes trust, mission, and morale. In my book, Saving Organizations That Matter, I talk about why learning to disagree well is essential for any team that wants to grow. Disagreement, offered respectfully, is a gift. It sharpens thinking, strengthens relationships, and keeps the mission at the center. If you’re a leader who struggles with conflict - or you work in a culture that avoids it - I walk through a simple seven‑part framework that can help you rethink what disagreement is for.

110. The Power of the Preflight Checklist

In this episode, I look at what leaders can learn from one of aviation’s simplest but most transformative tools: the pre‑flight checklist. After a fatal 1935 crash, Boeing realized that even expert pilots need more than confidence - they need a system. And leaders are no different. I break down how a checklist helps us reduce avoidable mistakes, anticipate turbulence, align our teams, and define success before we ever “take off.” And I share why consistent note‑taking and reflection are the foundation for building your own leadership checklists.

109. Here’s to the Pitchers

Are you the pitcher… or the catcher? In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I share a simple lesson from a 1990s golf pro that reshaped how I think about leadership.

108. My Brother Tricked Me and Why You Should Care

In this episode of Leading Organizations That Matter, I dive into the strange, fascinating rise of Eddie Dalton — the soulful, chart‑topping singer. Here, I explore why Eddie’s success leaves us feeling both outraged and oddly indifferent, what’s at stake for human creativity, and why the “blank sheet of paper” still matters more than ever. Bottom line: If creativity becomes effortless… do we lose something essential about being human?

107. Why You Need to Write

What if the clearest way to think isn’t in your head at all... but on the page? In this episode, I explore why writing isn’t just a creative act, but a leadership discipline. Drawing on Flannery O’Connor, the rise of AI‑generated text, and my own unexpected path into journaling, I makes the case that putting pen to paper might be the most powerful tool you have for decision‑making, clarity, and growth. If you’ve been stuck, scattered, or second‑guessing yourself, this episode might just change how you think... by changing how you write.