"Yesterday, there was a wall of Tesla patents in the lobby of our Palo Alto headquarters. That is no longer the case. They have been removed, in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle technology.” -Elon MuskYou are a senior leader at a major automotive manu ...

Arctic Enema, Electroshock Therapy, Mud Mile, Trench Warfare, Ladder to Hell- Just a few of the obstacles waiting for you on the Tough Mudder! Last month I completed my second Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is an endurance event series in which participants run 10–12-mile-long courses along ...

“One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you to be coached.” Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank.The above quote comes from the new President of the World Bank as he tries to change the culture of the World Bank chroni ...

Part 2 of a 2 part series.“If you don't have trust inside your company, then you can't transfer it to your customers.” - Roger Staubach, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Hall of Fame QuarterbackIn part 1 of this series on trust (http://croftandcompany.com/trust-good-absolutely-everythi ...

Part 1 of a 2 part series.“Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work”. – Warren BennisI coach senior leaders in organizations across many industries. When I start a new engagement I always explore the climate of trust in the organization for 2 reas ...

7 Pitfalls that Undermine Professionals A Leader’s lament: “My boss doesn’t set me up for success...” My response: “I imagine you feel frustrated, because you see your possibilities as limited, but you are focusing on what your boss doesn’t do for you, rather than on what ...