Not Like Me

Most leaders have a plan for a fire drill. Almost none have a plan for a mental health crisis. That gap is not a values problem. It is a systems problem. And I promise you, it is already showing up in your workplace whether you can see it or not. In this episode of Not Like Me, I sit down with two experts who work where behavior, the brain, and real-world performance intersect. Sarah McFarland is...

In this solo episode of Not Like Me, I reflect on my conversation with Dr. Brad Johnson and go deeper on what allyship actually looks like in practice…for men, for women, and for every leader navigating today's complex workplace. I share personal stories from my 40-year career in corporate America, including my time in the airline and private aviation industries, that illustrate why the conversati...

Most men believe they are supporting women at work. In fact, studies show about 60% of men think they are strong allies. But only about 30% of women agree. Now I don’t know about you, but to me, that is not a small gap we should be brushing over. To me, that is a major leadership problem. Thankfully, it’s also a problem for others, like my friend Dr. Brad Johnson - who’s doing something about it....

Most of the challenges you are dealing with right now are not about strategy. They are about people. People who think differently, lead differently, and see the world through a completely different lens than you do. And nobody is talking about that part. Not really. This show is not a leadership lecture series. It is not a highlight reel of things you already agree with. And it is definitely not a...