Six Seconds to Win
You can’t give 100% effort 100% of the time. College football games are won by giving maximum focus and effort six seconds at a time. I watched James Franklin, head coach of Penn… Continue reading
Category Archive: Taking others higher
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How Your 18-Month-Self is the New You
The most challenging transition is letting go of the leader you used to be. Growing leaders aren’t who they used to be. How has your recent story — the last 18 months –… Continue reading
I’d be Kind If I had the Time
I’d be kind if I had the time. Thankfully, you don’t have to be kind when the house is on fire. And it seems like there’s always a crisis. It’s not that you’re… Continue reading
How to Cuddle Up with “No” and Win With Doom and Gloomers
Dreamers swim in an ocean filled with doom and gloomers who love pointing out danger. Dreamers start with “Yes”. Everyone else seems like a kill-joy. Dreamers see resistance when others don’t fall in… Continue reading
4 Questions in 4 Days that Strengthen Teams and Elevate Performance
It’s Monday morning in the U.S. (Apologies to everyone who is a day ahead of us.) I’m posting 4 questions in four days that enable leaders to strengthen teams and elevate performance. Tantrums:… Continue reading
3 Ways to Energize Employees
Treat people like tools – they act like zombies. Machines get things done, but people have heart. What are you really doing? Tee-ball: The tee-ball coach is teaching Freddie to hit the ball… Continue reading