Excelerate!

The toughest conversations usually spark the best insights. After a tough conversation today, I realized: we’re tracking too much and learning too little. We’re data rich, information poor. In this Drive-By Excelerate, literally recorded frommy car in the parking lot, I couldn’t wait to share how to rebalance your dashboards — and why the right mix of leading and lagging indicators can change ever...

There was a stitched sign that sat in my childhood home foryears. It said: “Yagottawanna.” At the time, I thought it was just a funny made-up word. Now I realize it’s one of the most powerful lessons in leadership — and life. “Yagottawanna” — you gotta wanna. Because motivation can’t be borrowed, forced, or handed out. It’s got to comefrom within. You can teach, coach, and guide — but if someone d...

Same but opposite. There are two powerful ways to drive performance: - Stacking small wins - start small, build momentum upward. - Breaking down big goals - starts with vision, break into achievable steps. They look similar, but they work in opposite directions. - One builds confidence and pace from the bottom up. - The other creates clarity and direction from the top down. Used together, they shr...

We've Tried That Before!

In this episode of Excelerate , we dive into the often-overlooked connection between relationships and rules . Rules provide structure, guidance, and accountability—but it’s the quality of our relationships that determines how effectively those rules are embraced, interpreted, and lived out.

Episode 2: We’ve Always Done It This Way The phrase “We’ve always done it this way” might sound harmless, but it’s one of the biggest killers of innovation in any workplace. In this episode of Excelerate , we dig into why clinging to old habits holds organizations back—and how curiosity can unlock smarter, faster, and safer ways of working. Through a real-world healthcare example, we explore how q...

Perfection may look like success on the outside—but it often holds us back. In this video, I break down the difference between perfection (focused on appearances) and excellence (focused on progress, learning, and growth). Key Takeaways:- Why chasing perfection paralyzes progress- How excellence drives real innovation and results- The hidden costs of perfectionism in teams and organizations- Why c...

I am so excited to announce the launch of Excelerate! The series for anyone who is serious about growth. With focus and energy, improvement can move fast. Each video is around 3 minutes or less to provide quick tips to accelerate your path to excellence!