Smart leaders learn from history. As we head into this weekend’s Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers play-off game, I think it will be helpful to learn how the Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott handled a worst-case situation in the 2022 NFL play-offs. The following is an excerpt from my book Mighty: 7 Skills You […]
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One Thing All Leaders Who are Thinking of Quitting Need to Know
Some of you are going through a very difficult season in your life right now. It could be a challenging job, relationship, physical endeavor you are undertaking, financial crisis, or something related to your faith. Whatever it may be, you feel you are in over your head. Options seem limited. There is no light at […]
6 Thoughts on the Subject of Talent
Attitude Gives Talent An Opportunity – Attitude is the great differentiator among people. Two people apply for the same job, they have the same skills, but one has a great attitude while the other has a negative one. You will always choose the one with the better attitude, thus giving them an opportunity to display […]
The 4 Levels of Passion All Leaders need to know about when Assessing Themselves and Their Teams
I define passion as owning the result. Passionate people have an “over my dead body” or a “leave it all on the field” mentality. But when you really break down the subject of passion, you discover there are four levels of ownership. I would like to thank Chicago White Sox scout Kevin Burrell who provided […]
7 Differences Between Passionate People vs. Photo-Op People
Recently, I watched something happen which caused me to have a certain level of anger. The source of my anger was I have seen this played out time-and-time again. It just gets frustrating after awhile. Several people were working very hard on a project which would benefit hundreds of individuals. Once all the hard work […]
The One Mistake Leaders need to be VERY careful about making is…
Ford Vehicles Supply chain issues are affecting Ford vehicles. As reported by the wonderful daily newsletter Morning Brew in its September 24 edition, the auto manufacturer anticipates having 45,000 vehicles available in lots but unable to ship because of a need of semiconductor chips and other items. It is the “other items” which I find […]
11 Ways Pastors, Coaches, and Business Leaders Lose Trust
Trust is the foundation in which influence is built. The people’s trust in the leader creates sustainability for years and possibly decades. Trust should be protected at all cost. Therefore, few things are as sad and disappointing as when a leader unnecessarily loses trust. This post is created as a warning and checklist to help […]
3 Things Seizing Opportunity Allows Leaders To Experience Which Others Could Only Wish For
When you get older will you regret not spending more time with your family when you had the opportunity? Do you ever regret not getting in early on that Amazon, Apple, or Crypto stock? How about not spending the money to make that one key hire who would have changed the trajectory of your company? […]
The One Thing All High-Performance Teams Have
“Great coaches never miss a teachable moment.” – Northstar Church Senior Pastor Mike Linch My favorite 45 minutes of the week is a Zoom bible study I participate in with approximately 60-to-75 high school, college, and professional baseball scouts and coaches, a picture of which is shown above. Led by Northstar Church’s senior pastor Mike […]
3 Reasons Why Leaders Sometimes Do The Strangest Things
Anytime someone breaks a world record it is truly an extraordinary event. But not all records are the same. Some are just downright strange. To prove my point let me introduce you to Bob Salem from Colorado Springs. An Extraordinary Record At 9:00 AM MST on Saturday, July 9th, Salem embarked on a most-unique challenge. […]
How to respond when someone says, “Why don’t you let me lead?”
Sometimes leaders are asked when a person is overlooked or not selected for a leadership position, “Why don’t you let me lead?” This is a cringeworthy statement. Leadership is earned, never given. Allow me to elaborate on definitions. Leadership is influence, not position. Positions can be assigned/given. Influence is earned by effectively serving others. Your […]
The First Thing You Must Do To Become A Dynamic And Innovative Leader
Approximately 20 years ago, CEO Refresher wrote, “Dynamic leaders – no matter where they are in the organization – embrace change and make it happen. They fearlessly complete tasks, work with others in a variety of ways, and they combine intelligence, integrity, energy, optimism, and creativity to serve the present, and anticipate and plan for the future.” The key […]