The Succession Gap: Spot It Before It Costs You Your Company
Facebook LinkedIn X As a Strategic Leadership Coach, who researched family business succession for my doctorate, I know a thing or two about succession. Somewhere deep on the sled dog trails in the wilds of Alaska, I once handed the reins of my dog sled team to a young musher-in-training. I watched from behind as […]
When the Trail Disappears: Leadership in Uncertainty
Facebook LinkedIn X Somewhere on the Yentna River, I was breaking trail with a dog team in whiteout conditions. No landmarks. No horizon. Just blowing snow. In those moments, leadership isn’t about having a perfect map. It’s about trust. It’s about pacing. It’s about adaptability. Out there, I couldn’t rely on GPS alone. I had […]
Be the Luke to Your Business Yoda: How a Leadership Coach Can Help You Master the Force of Small Business Success
From Trailblazing to Team-Building
Facebook LinkedIn X I had the pleasure of being a guest on the podcast, Entrepreneurs Gone Wild “Robert Forto isn’t your typical business coach. Drawing on decades as a sled dog musher, podcaster, and mental fitness coach, he shares practical, battle-tested strategies for leading under pressure, building resilience, and finding clarity in high-stakes situations. From […]
5 Enduring Leadership Lessons from Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’
Facebook LinkedIn X In the modern business, marked by rapid technological advancements, digital transformation, and increasing population densities, one aspect remains constant: human nature. This timeless quality connects us with our past and offers valuable insights for the future. ‘The Art of War,‘ penned by Sun Tzu around 500 BC during China’s Warring States period, […]