The dance.

Bon Jovi is in the midst of nine shows at Madison Square Garden, after not touring since 2022.

That break followed serious vocal cord problems for frontman Jon Bon Jovi that threatened his iconic voice.

Last year, I saw Jon Bon Jovi on a news program talking about risky surgery and his tedious daily exercises.

He spoke of the physical pain and the emotions of not knowing if a comeback was possible. 😯

Critics and fans hadn't minced words a few years ago: Bon Jovi's strained and raspy voice was shot.

His bandmates tried to cover, but couldn't.

With all eyes and ears on Jon Bon Jovi, the band takes to the stage on opening night.

Surrounded by his bandmates, Bon Jovi sings the first few lines from Joe Cocker and the Beatles' song, With a Little Help From My Friends.

🎶The opening words boldly and wholeheartedly address the elephant in the room:

"What would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears, and I'll sing you a song, and I'll try n...

Toes in the sand.

Summer can feel like a chance to slow down and take a break.

But the best leaders use this time to spot problems before they become costly.🎯

When schedules are hectic, it’s easy to miss communication gaps.

More meetings happen, decisions are delayed, processes become shortcuts, and people start making assumptions.

That’s what I love about summer: the slower pace creates space to reflect.

➡️This is a good moment to ask yourself: What will you change now?

• Are there meetings that no longer have a clear purpose?

• Where do decisions tend to get stuck?

• Is there important knowledge that only one person knows?

• Which conversations have been put off because everyone was too busy?

When things get busy, problems show up.😯

When things slow down, take the chance to fix them now.🧨

Leaders who use the summer to improve communication and decision-making often start the fall with more clarity, stronger momentum, and fewer surprises.

What is one problem you can start working on right now?

It's 5 years ago this week that COVID hit.

Let's take a page from the grocery store runbook when it comes to transformation and mindsets. 

A/E/C leaders talk plenty about pivoting and being adaptable.

This 2-minute video above will hit home for you.⬆️⬆️

Take a look.

And help is available here.

A/E/C FACT about lost bids, productivity, trust, and talent: 

Struggles with people skills will only end when industry leaders seriously commit to learning today’s communication strategies.

For themselves and their teams. 

🔷”People didn’t understand it wasn’t working while it wasn’t working.” 

I heard this line on Election Night TV coverage. 

It hit me straight between the eyes as it’s spot-on for the sustainable growth CEOs are pursuing. 

➡️Put egos aside. 

➡️Level up your own leadership and self-awareness. 

➡️Prioritize communication and BD training now —not next quarter or next year. 

“People didn’t understand it wasn’t working while it wasn’t working.” 

Let that land. 😮

Then equip yourselves with the right and repeatable tools for lasting growth and transformation.💪💯

Reach out and let’s do it.