One of the greatest myths a leader is tempted to believe is this: A Leader Knows All The Answers. For some reason we have come to think that a leader is the one who always knows what needs to be done. They are superstars, that are masters at everything. This is a draining and unrealistic […]
A few years ago, I was invited to southern California to speak at a leadership conference for high school students. My week was filled with amazing opportunities to share with the students. I had a great time teaching them leadership principles to live by. The day of my departure, a large group of teenagers approached […]
If you want to have influence and make an impact in others you must be an encourager. Check out this video…
Many obstacles will test a leader’s ability to keep their eyes on the prize. We face challenges every day that can easily get our focus off of what really matters. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. […]
A few years ago a friend and I were attending a fancy conference in Atlanta, Georgia – with all that GSE AV equipment and a super buffet menu. We had spent the whole weekend immersed in learning and great conversations. However, we never had the chance to get a good breakfast during the weekend because […]
A leader is only as good as those they surround themselves with. Who is in your inner circle? Check out this video…
Venture Capitalist Irwin Federman said, “You don’t love someone because of who they are; you love them because of the way they make you feel.” You cannot truly connect with someone while only talking about yourself. The way to legitimately get to know someone and make them feel encouraged is to put your attention on […]
My wife Erin and I have two beautiful daughters. When our youngest daughter was little she would sometimes get a bit of an attitude when asked to do certain chores. Instead of obeying, she would work herself up to the point of getting upset. We would then have to discipline her and let her know […]
Leadership is about clarity. How clear are you? Check out this video…
The CEO of a struggling company got up one day and shared this new policy entitled Corporate Travel Guidelines… “Due to budget constraints, the following corporate policies are announced regarding employees traveling on official business. The policies are effective immediately.” Transportation: Hitchhiking in lieu of commercial transportation is encouraged. Luminescent safety vests will be issued to […]