3 Lessons from the Gratitude Project

I’m keeping a gratitude journal for three weeks. Every evening or morning I use a pen to express thanks for three things in a journal. 3 Lessons from the Gratitude Project #1. Community:… Continue reading

Why Teams Fail

The things you don’t do are more damaging – in the long-term – than the things you do. Ignorance prevails when you don’t-do. You only learn when you do-and-fail. Teams that punish failure… Continue reading

What to Do about the Real Problem

The problem is in here, not out there. The core difference between remarkable leaders and lousy leaders is responsibility. The real problem: The real problem isn’t unmotivated team members. The real problem is… Continue reading

How to Express Empathy Like a Leader

You can’t lead until you connect with people. Empathy is the channel of connection. How to express empathy like a leader: #1. Verbalize the emotion of others: Empathy acknowledges emotion. Acknowledgement isn’t agreement.… Continue reading

How to Become a Truly Remarkable Leader

On average, most leaders are average, even if they think they’re remarkable. But every leader can become truly remarkable in some areas. Remarkable leadership is never an accident. REMARKABLE LEADERS ARE: #1. Hot… Continue reading

The Leader who Smells Dead Mice

I smell dead mice everywhere. It all started with a dead mouse in the wall. I thought I smelled a dead mouse in the grocery store. I bought a hot dog for lunch… Continue reading