How Negative Leaders Become Positive Thinkers

You may think being ungrateful makes you look powerful. Nothings good enough for you. But the companions of ungratefulness are disappointment, frustration, stress, and negativity. Ungratefulness says things aren’t good enough. When nothing’s… Continue reading

The Deadly Danger of Maybe

You don’t like to say no, so you say maybe. But saying maybe is more harmful than saying no. You can’t execute on  maybe. You say maybe because you falsely believe it’s helpful.… Continue reading

How to be a Great Mentor

Great mentors help us become ourselves. Great mentoring is more than developing skills, helping people create connections, and navigating organizational politics. How to be a great mentor: #1. Great mentors practice self-reflection. It’s… Continue reading

The Most Important New System You Could Implement in 2016

Leaders spend too much time crafting values statements and too little putting them into practice. The work isn’t crafting values; it’s living them. The most important new system you could implement is one that enables… Continue reading

The 5 Ultimate Responsibilities of Leadership

Frantic leaders manage too much and lead too little. Doing it all only works on TV commercials and in the movies. Engage in fewer activities – behaviors that matter most. You must know what matters, before… Continue reading

The 7 Stages of Pivotal Growth

Steady as she goes makes sense for the short-sighted. But, exponential impact always requires transformation. Powerful service flows from personal growth. Lack of personal growth limits potential and impact. Pivotal growth: #1. Arrives unexpectedly.… Continue reading