Here is one concept that I come back to time and time again for leadership development. Let's talk about the "designed alliance." To create collaborative relationships, you have to clarify, “Here’s what I need from you. What do you need from me?” The designed alliance is a tool that helps you do that.

How can you measure what really matters as you move into mid-life?

In this episode of the Small Small Business Podcast, I’m interviewed by Steve Fredlund. His podcast and consulting work focus on serving the many tiny business that make up “main street” across America. We cover a TON of good stuff for small business owners.

Deb Coviello, host of The Drop in CEO, reflects on CEO burnout – the impact on the individual (fatigue), family (disconnected) and business (employees find you inaccessible). She also interviews me on some of the other symptoms of burnout that leaders should watch for.