Berry Gordy and others, such as Quincy Jones, were influential to me.  Earlier in my music life, I aspired to be “lead,” but I found more joy and natural ability as I helped others find their “voice.” It contributed to a powerful shift as I grew in leadership, increasingly learning how to be in service of others to make an impact.

The Miracles, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Stevie Wonder may have never been known without Berry Gordy playing his role.

Consider who this world might miss if you don’t play your role.

Write, speak, sing or communicate in whatever form what has been given to you because someone needs it. Give your gift, free from the worry of acclaim.

As KRS-One said, “Each one, teach one.” That is impact!

When we consider our favorite heroes in films and the stories that play out before us, what often moves us is just that.  It was not only that they defeated a common enemy, but they faced a more intimate and internal battle. The first step is to acknowledge it and name it for what it… Read More »Success Thought of the Day – 2/1/21

When leading others, expect to actively play these roles regularly in service of those you lead.

The coach helps set goals, co-create development plans, and actively monitors progress, course correcting to drive optimal personal growth.

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Good systems allow processes to flow. They have some common characteristics such as clarity of roles, defined leading indicators and success metrics, and low error rates – – with an eye towards best in class. The stewards of those systems spend most of their time with their people, coaching and working on the system to tweak and innovate for continuous improvement. [Read More…]