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How to Become a Big League Leader

Little League Leaders are pretty. Big League Leaders walk with a limp. Little League cp. Big League: Knocked down: You don’t know what you’re made of when you’re a Little League Leader. The… Continue reading →

Caught with Their Pants Down

Some of the world’s great leaders emerge from the world of religion. I’m fascinated by a story that took place in the lakeside community of Capernaum sometime around 30 AD. It doesn’t matter… Continue reading →

Why Your Biggest Mistakes Are Rooted in Your Greatest Successes

“Managers tend to make their biggest mistakes in things they’ve previously done best.” Robert Townsend Mistakes of highly skilled managers: #1. Not delegating. If you were promoted from within, you’re more skilled than… Continue reading →

The Top Signs You’re a Servant-Leader

The first time I was asked what a servant-leader looks like I was dumbfounded. Who wouldn’t know? But after some thought, I realized that some may not understand what to look for when… Continue reading →

Big-Ego Behaviors in Leadership

I called Ken Kragen to confirm a quote. Ken managed superstars like Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, Olivia Newton John, The Bee Gees, and more. He was one of the… Continue reading →

How to Eliminate the Source of Unhappiness in Leadership

Unhappiness comes to leaders through many channels but one main source. Channels of unhappiness: Pissing on everything. When everything is a pissing contest, you live in constant need to outdo others. Ultimately, you’re… Continue reading →