LEADERSHIP MATTERS
Helpful musings for leaders who care to leave a legacy
Greatness is in the vision
The Masters isn’t just golf’s most prestigious tournament—it’s a masterclass in brand discipline, vision casting, and operational excellence. In this edition of Leadership Matters, I unpack what makes Augusta National’s legacy so enduring—and what small business CEOs can learn from its playbook. Whether you lead a team of five or fifty, these principles will help you clarify your long game and execute with precision.
The Leadership To-Do Not On Your List
You’re already spending energy on team issues. The question is: are you spending it building a healthy culture or cleaning up the fallout from a broken one?
Own a business for your kids, if nothing else
If you value your home, your work will have more meaning—not less.
I had the most amazing customer experience of my life at a golf club...as a non-member.
Yesterday I had the chance to take a client to the golf course. Usually, golfing with partners and clients is productive but unextraordinary. Not this time. I walked away with a memorable customer experience and a few reminders of key business principles.
This book challenged me to make a radical suggestion to my boss’s boss. It worked.
I believe everyone should be reading all the time. You never know when you will need what an author has to say. And you don’t always have the time to pause and take a study break when a crisis arises.
When I read Brené Brown’s #DareToLead, I was drifting professionally. I was watching the work I was doing being undermined by a lack of professionalism in other areas. I was stunned at the timely recommendation.