“The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.” – African Proverb There’s a dart game moment in Ted Lasso that when I watched it, it gave me goosebumps! Rupert, the arrogant ex-husband, challenges Ted, thinking it’ll be an easy win. He underestimates him. Ted quietly accepts, all smiles, no chest-thumping. And then, … 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
“Being busy is not the same as being effective. Stop doing things that don’t move the needle.” – Alex Hormozi I’ve been talking a lot lately about something I call the mucky middle. It’s that messy, sticky part of your business where so many leaders get trapped. It’s not exciting, it’s not glamorous, and it doesn’t … Read more
“The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. I’ve come to realize something powerful over the years in business, leadership, and life: Nobody knows what they truly want – until you show it to them. We’d like to think people walk around with … Read more
“Average people hate high achievers, and high achievers hate average thinking.”– Ed Mylett Chameleons turn green when they’re on the grass. Brown when they’re on the dirt. Their ability to blend in is what helps them survive. But let me tell you something – great leaders weren’t built to survive… They were built to stand out … Read more
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”– Jack Welch In baseball, the bullpen is where you find your backup plan when the pressure’s on, and your starter’s worn out. In business, your bullpen is just as vital. It’s your team … Read more
The 4th of July is not only about celebrating freedom, but it’s also a time to honor the responsibility that comes with it. As leaders, we all have something that drives us, something bigger than ourselves. The best leaders are fueled by a “why” that motivates them beyond just personal ambition. The larger that “why” … Read more
“The leader’s attitude is like a thermostat for the place they work. If the leader is calm, confident, and focused, the team will reflect that.” – John C. Maxwell I was recently interviewed on a podcast, and the host asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: “What’s one habit you swear by to … Read more
“You will never outperform your identity. What you believe about yourself sets the ceiling for your life.” – Ed Mylett What you believe about yourself – that’s the real boss of your life. Not your title. Not your bank account. Not the opinions of others. It’s the silent story playing in your head that determines how … Read more
You put your values inYou take your values outYou preach about cultureThen you twist it all aboutYou do the Leadership Hokey PokeyAnd you spin your team around…That’s what it’s all about? Nope. That’s what confusion is all about. Let’s be real: Inconsistent leadership doesn’t inspire confidence – it creates chaos. One day you’re fired up … Read more