Leadership means meeting people where they are and giving them an opportunity to climb. Last week, I was presenting a talk in Canada and one part seemed to draw more attention than almost anything else. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Not necessarily because people hadn’t heard of it before. But because we started looking at it … Read more
But growth has a price tag, and the currency is discomfort. I hear this all the time: “Sam, I just want to be a better leader.” I love hearing it. But I’ve learned something over the years: most people want to become a better leader until becoming a better leader requires them to become a … Read more
Every January, millions and millions of people make bold declarations. “This is the year.”“This time I mean it.”“This time it will be different.” And yet… the success rate sits somewhere around 20%. That means one out of five people actually follows through. If we were grading that on a report card, we’d call it what … Read more
“First who, then what. Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats.” – Jim Collins Every December, business owners love to talk about “next year’s systems,” “new processes,” and “fresh SOPs.” And that’s great… processes matter. Clarity matters. Efficiency matters. But here’s the … Read more
“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.” – Brian Tracy Many people run their organizations like a game of checkers. Every move is reactionary. Something happens, and they jump one square to respond. A crew member quits – scramble to fill the role with the first person they can … Read more
“The more you know yourself, the more clarity you’ll have about where you’re going and how to get there.” – Robin Sharma As leaders, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of daily operations. We react to the fires that constantly pop up, and sometimes, we forget the quiet but consistent power of growth. … Read more
“You are who you surround yourself with. If you’re around people who are driven and believe in growth, then you’re more likely to believe in growth yourself.” — Ed Mylett As leaders, we often find ourselves surrounded by people who want to encourage us, cheer us on, and offer praise. While this support is valuable, the … Read more
“The decisions you make today will determine the stories you tell tomorrow” — Craig Groeschel As leaders, we often find ourselves navigating challenges, but there’s a fine line between managing those challenges effectively and operating in survival mode. When we’re stuck in survival mode, we aren’t leading with clarity or purpose; we’re simply reacting to … 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
“If you feel anxiety or depression, you are not in the present. You are either anxiously projecting the future or depressed and stuck in the past. The only thing you have any control over is the present moment”― Tobe Hanson It takes effort, self-awareness, and being fully present and in the moment to keep yourself … Read more