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The Man Game

The Man Game

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share something I once shared with my own boys on Father’s Day. It’s a letter I wrote to them when I was in my 40s. I wanted to communicate some life lessons I had learned, and I wrote this down in case God...
Corsini’s Annual Vacation Dos and Don’ts

Corsini’s Annual Vacation Dos and Don’ts

In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s increasingly common for professionals to blur the lines between work and leisure. Bringing a laptop to work in a coffee shop for a few hours comes to mind. That’s more like a nice change of pace and place. But bringing the office...
Because She Said So

Because She Said So

In memory of Alice May Wold Corsini (1922-2003) and wonderful mothers everywhere. Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and there are lots of ways and reasons to celebrate. Some of our mothers have passed, so we’ll be remembering them with love and missing them...
Are You Managing Your Email or Is Your Email Managing You?

Are You Managing Your Email or Is Your Email Managing You?

In our fast-paced business world, it’s easy for executives to find themselves constantly shackled to their email inboxes. But, of course, there’s nothing easy about the predicament. Recently, I was talking to one of my CEOs, and she described her typical day, which...
The Edger Principle

The Edger Principle

The Edger Principle A least once a year, I meet with a CEO or other executive who is in a major professional or personal slump; normally, these people are overachievers. Sometimes I can see these slumps coming because I meet with them each month; other times, this...
Effective Leaders Don’t Play the ‘Like’ Game

Effective Leaders Don’t Play the ‘Like’ Game

In today’s interconnected world, the allure of the “like” button can often extend beyond social media into the realm of real life. That can be especially problematic for leaders who might mistake popularity for true influence and who might seek the...
Tough vs. Firm: Striking the Right Leadership Balance

Tough vs. Firm: Striking the Right Leadership Balance

When a leader is described as “firm,” what crosses your mind? Do you picture someone who is tough or hard or rigid? Do you expect someone who is unapproachable or uncompromising? Imagine a scenario where a CEO advises an executive to “be firm” with an employee. The...
Competing at a Higher Level

Competing at a Higher Level

Anyone with kids who play sports can relate to today’s post. On nearly every team—from Tee Ball to soccer to football (regular or flag)—there’s that one gifted athlete who is clearly more talented than the rest of the kids. He or she appears to overachieve with ease....
Be Good—and Get Better—by Getting Uncomfortable

Be Good—and Get Better—by Getting Uncomfortable

The third of three blogs for a successful New Year! In my two previous blogs, I talked about cultivating good habits and adopting an attitude of gratitude in order to Be Good—and Get Better—in 2024. The last of my three keys to success in this New Year is going to...