“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” – Willie Jolley So many people are stuck in the past. That kills their ability to be productive in the present. And robs them of making plans for the future. The past is gone forever, but until you let go of it, the past … Read more
“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.” — Andy Grove The Yankees were up by five runs, cruising to what seemed like a sure victory against the Dodgers in the final game of the World Series. Confidence filled the Yankee dugout, and fans were already celebrating the win. But then, a few minor … Read more
“If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.” “I wish I could do more.” I hear that statement a lot from leaders all across the country. The demands on their time, their skills, and their presence are always escalating, always making it seem … Read more
“As long as you’re green, you’re growing. As soon as you’re ripe, you start to rot.” — Ray Kroc Maintaining a teachable spirit is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude. It is the desire to listen, learn, and apply. It is the hunger to discover and grow. It … Read more
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority” — Ken Blanchard I hear from many leaders who feel overwhelmed by their inability to drive positive outcomes with their teams. They have great plans, excellent strategies, and proven practices in place, yet they aren’t experiencing the success they expect. So, how can leaders be … Read more
“When I see people who are tired before their time, yawning away during the day, lagging with their life, and complaining about their circumstances, I know without a doubt that they have no purpose.” “What if you started each day asking yourself, what are you happy and excited about? What are you proud of? Can … Read more
“Action is the foundational key to all success”. –- Pablo Picasso Success is not sometimes in the taking action phase; it’s ALWAYS in the taking action phase. The longer I lead, the more I understand this to be true. Good intentions are completely worthless if you never turn them into good actions. How many times … Read more
“It’s important that we celebrate our wins. We celebrate our lives because it causes us to want the next bite. It keeps us hungrier, not the reverse.” – Ed Mylett As leaders, our days are often filled with challenges and obstacles to overcome. It’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending stream of problems … Read more
“The No. 1 cause of burnout is doing the same thing over and over again and not seeing results.” – Steve Kaczmarski Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, especially common in people that would consider themselves an “overachiever”. It is often the result of too much energy … Read more
“I can’t raise the bar of others if I haven’t raised the bar for myself” — John C. Maxwell As a leader, your actions, decisions, and demeanor set the standard for your team. Setting a high bar not only inspires your employees to strive for excellence but also creates a culture of continuous improvement and … Read more