The Accountability Gap
Why Leaders Want It, Why They Don’t Get It, and What Actually Works Ask any executive what their organization needs more of, and “accountability” will land near the top of …
Developing the next generation of leaders in government organizations
Do you know who the next generation of leaders are within your organization? If you’re a senior executive, knowing the bench strength available to fill key roles is a major …
20 Ways Leaders can Develop their Team Members
A practical checklist to build skills, strengthen leadership mindset, prepare future leaders, and support succession planning. Skill Development Leadership Mindset Readiness for the Next Level Succession Planning & Continuity Tip: …
The Delight is in the Details
After 25 years together, we went to happy hour and had nothing to talk about. It seemed that we had discussed everything there was to discuss, planned everything that needed …
Creating a Peer Advisory Board and Mastermind Group
The strongest leaders don’t grow alone. They surround themselves with sharp thinkers who challenge assumptions, expand perspective, and hold them accountable to bold action. A well-designed mastermind group creates space …
The Downside of Learning
I’m standing in the cafeteria that doubles as a gym after the tables are folded up. It’s third period, and it’s dodgeball season. The teacher picks team captains and then …
Building Bridges, Not Just Vocabulary
Building Bridges, Not Just Vocabulary Celebrating Camilo’s 10-year anniversary in business, this 2026 I decided to do things differently. So for the month of January, I tested out remote working …
Honoring Our 2025 Clients: A Commitment That Matters
Leadership development is never accidental—it’s a choice. A choice to invest time, energy, and resources into people, culture, and long-term growth. That choice is what makes our work together so …
Storytelling and Leadership
Years ago a colleague invited me to give a lecture on leadership to police officers who were on their way to become senior members of their departments, part of a …
Moving Beyond Commanding
I’m sitting in our medical lab, about to host our monthly team meeting. Twenty faculty members are cramming in between their classes for this meeting. I’m the dean of education, …