Are you hungry? I mean, for knowledge. And, where do you go to get great advice? There are certainly countless resources available in books, blogs, and podcasts… Authors and hosts of publications and videos try to pass along some knowledge…
I’d like to tell you something about myself that you might think is totally unimportant. I drive a pickup truck. I know, it’s not for everyone, but I like it. Where I live, when I pass a car on the…
There’s a two-word, eight-letter phrase that’s often forgotten by leaders in many organizations. It’s the phrase, “Thank you.” Sometimes it’s difficult to say, simply because leaders often have their nose down, diligently grinding out results day after day. I’ve seen…
I’ve been blessed in my life to have a handful of great mentors and individuals who have modeled leadership qualities for me. The great thing about these individuals is that they don’t consider themselves to be great individuals. Some are…
Years ago when I was in college, I worked various weekends for a one of the major broadcasting networks during college football telecasts. It was a great opportunity to get experience in the field of sports broadcasting, which I had decided would…
Being “satisfied” is often a good thing. You ate a big meal and now you’re satisfied. Your credit card company credits you for that bogus charge; you’re satisfied. You are thankful for the blessings in your life and you are satisfied. All these…
One of the greatest goals in leadership is to motivate your team or organization to accomplish things they never thought possible. However, during the course of the motivation process, leaders often get frustrated when members of the team are not meeting expectations. The truth…
Leaders, how many times have you had someone approach you to complain about something someone else has done? How many times have you engaged in that conversation? You may even be the one who instigated it. The fact is, gossip and backbiting…
I would argue that, more than ever before, we are living in a “me-first” society. The rise of the internet and social media has resulted in unprecedented reach and access, giving individuals the ability to broadcast anything and everything about…
Once, when my daughter was five years old, she attempted to play a trick on me. Her plan was to try to get me to look up at the ceiling at something imaginary and when I did, she would tickle my…
Leaders, we hear it (and say it) often… “Lead from the front!” And, it’s true… most of the time. While there’s no doubt that leaders must be out in front leading the charge, there are times when good leadership means…
It seems like everywhere you look these days, automation is on the rise. Automated manufacturing processes, autoresponder emails, and automated direct messages on social media. Efficiency is the name of the game. But, there are some things you can’t necessarily…