A Leader’s Defining Moment In May of 2004, I lost two soldiers assigned to my command during Operation Iraqi Freedom due to an improvised explosive device buried into roadside rubble…

Last month, we explored the vital role of active listening in building trust and fostering meaningful relationships in order to provide effective feedback that is critical for maintaining high levels…

Last month we discussed the critical role that clear, effective feedback plays in building trust and ultimately cultivating a culture where people feel deeply connected to each other and to…

After nearly three decades of leadership with the San Antonio Spurs, legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich has officially relinquished the title of head coach. Leaving behind one of the most…

As I look back on this past year of blog posts, I am reminded that it is ‘easier’ to discuss leadership principles from an outside, objective perspective. When our team…

Last month, we touched on the best time to question a leader. The short version of the answer is: Question a leader as soon as the question arises (and as…

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of leaders that I admire regarding the appropriate time for the Michael Rainey and Associates team to ‘question my leadership’.…

For many of the strategic leaders that we work with, it is common to use the month of January as a means to set (or reiterate) the strategy for the…