Three Steps Toward Getting What You Want

You won’t produce the results you desire until you define and engage in the behaviors that get you there and stop the behaviors that don’t. Wanting things to be better doesn’t get you… Continue reading →

12 Ways to Become Extraordinary

Some leaders become extraordinary. But, average is normal. You climb and struggle toward extraordinary. Mediocrity is a comfortable slide. Pain is the point where average becomes extraordinary. Extraordinary leadership requires: Fierce focus. Finely honed… Continue reading →

7 Ways to Break Destructive Patterns

Lousy leaders solve the same problems over and over. When problems feel familiar, negative patterns prevail. The real problem: The difference between success and failure is how quickly you see and deal with… Continue reading →

How Two Conversations Changed A Life

You are who you are today, in large part, because of words you heard, not words you said. Unfocused: Mark entered college, like so many, unsure of what he wanted. He didn’t have… Continue reading →

10 Things Young Leaders Need to Succeed

Old leaders, who cling to leadership, limit their legacy. The Success of young leaders is the future of organizations. Act like you’ll be gone next year. Rigor: Call for commitment. The image below… Continue reading →

The Little Eye and the Big Eye

Leaders who can’t focus, fail. The benefit of focus is the power to disregard. Leaders with focus, like horses with blinders, ignore distractions. Distraction: Distraction makes weak leaders feel powerful. Solving “important” issues… Continue reading →