Josh Stephens

3 Dangerous things to avoid as a Decision Maker

There were 30-ish doctoral candidates standing on a street corner just outside of Washington DC.  For all of us, except…

1 year ago

5 Ways to Develop your Intellect

"Develop your intellect" was a phrase my English Literature professor said in every class during my junior year of college.…

2 years ago

8 Ways to have a Great Conference Experience

Conferences are great! I always love the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and see new places. I’ve…

2 years ago

After “The Talk” with an Under-Performing Employee

Welcome back and thank you for taking a few moments to read my final installment of this three-part series on…

2 years ago

“The Talk” – Having Tough Conversations with Under-Performing Employees

At this point (part two of a three-part post) you've determined that the problem is not you. You've spent some…

2 years ago

How to Deal with an Under-Performing Employee

If you're here, then you probably have an under-performing employee and need some guidance on what to do. The answer…

2 years ago

Breaking Bread to Build Relationships

Is building relationships as hard for you as it has been for me? I've always thought it was easier to…

4 years ago

Battle Chaos with Stability

Stability in chaos is difficult. Without it, people ride a rollercoaster of emotions that lead to panic and failure. Learn…

4 years ago

Too busy to hire!

Leaders who are too busy to hire, aren't thinking about things the right way. Here's one of my stories about…

4 years ago

Cloud Strategy – Are You Really Leading?

Navigating a cloud strategy can be difficult. Finding a sherpa can be even more challenging. Learn more about my experience…

4 years ago