We includes Me
Individual abilities can gain exponential potential through collaboration with other talented professionals.
Thought Partner
A thought partner serves as a wide-angle lens to the world.
Relatability
Facts, by themselves, can be rather boring. They become interesting when presented metaphorically; they may actually become memorable if wrapped in a story.
Pollinate or Pollute?
“Great cultures pollinate; toxic ones pollute.”
Exceptional Professional
How would you define what it means to be an Exceptional Professional? I can show you what it “looks” like, but allow me to attempt describing what you see in the picture associated with this post. I’ve been privileged to work with many of the “best in the business” over the past 16 years in […]
Rooted in Relationships
My basic premise for launching “cultivation(s)” six years ago was that growing a business is a lot like farming, something that I spent quite a few years doing earlier in my career. In order to produce a bountiful crop, careful attention must be paid to the land, crop selection and cultivation practices. In business, culture […]
“Love of Country Leads”
What does that phrase mean to you? It’s the mantra of the Union League of Philadelphia, which was formed in 1862 to support preservation of the United States of America and the determined efforts of President Abraham Lincoln. 156 years later, the leadership mission lives on. Beyond the compelling history encapsulated here, those four words […]
Sometimes or Always?
When it comes to working with people, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Sometimes the outcomes are entirely unexpected or seem unreasonable. Sometimes you are responsible for dealing with circumstances you didn’t create. Sometimes customers or coworkers are not friendly, occasionally get angry and could become disrespectful. Always remain respectful, even if it becomes necessary […]
Hold on Loosely
The Southern Rock band, 38 Special, produced a hit song titled “Hold on Loosely”. I always crank the radio up whenever it comes on and especially like this refrain: “Just hold on loosely But don’t let go If you cling too tightly You’re gonna lose control” While the song shares hard-learned lessons of a romantic […]
What Got You Here….
…Won’t Take You There! If your organization is growing, or you want it to, it’s essential to adapt your capabilities on three levels. The same people doing the same things, in the same ways, will swiftly reach a choke point on growth. To get “there” requires that you: Develop People. Beyond the fundamental requirement to […]