The Unexpected Benefits of a Mindset Shift

You know what I love about long weekends? Here’s a quick list: I love spending extra time with my family. I love getting people together for a cookout. I love seeing friends. I love having extra time to think, study and read. I love shifting into a different mindset for a few days. What do you love about long weekends? …

Five Ways to Build An Exceptional Culture

If you want to see the central nervous system of any organization, take a look at its culture. It doesn’t matter what type of organization you want to talk about…whether it’s a sandwich shop, surgeon’s office or synagogue. Culture is the core. Culture drives decisions…dictates attitudes…reinforces behaviors…and ultimately determines how high the organization flies. If you want to have a …

The Cost of Faking (And What To Do About It)

What are you like when you get to your office? Do you act pretty much the same as you do when you’re at home or with your friends? Or… Do you have to shift into your work personality? Are you more subdued at work? Do you take fewer risks? Are you quieter? Do you keep your head down? Or does …

This Decision Could Permanently Change Your Leadership

Let’s talk about a decision you need to make. I’m talking about a decision that determines whether you find true impact as you seek to lead other people…or whether you find yourself fighting against an endless stream of people problems. The decision I’m talking about…it’s the decision that separates great leaders from the ones who use guilt, fear, and manipulation …

One Question We All Need to Ask

There’s a great quote in the movie Office Space. Actually, there are a lot of great quotes in the movie, but I want to zero in on one in particular. In this scene, the fictional, soul-sucking company Initech has brought in a pair of consultants. Two guys…both named Bob. The “Bobs” as they’re called are interviewing employees about their jobs. …

These Three Things Happen When You Go for WOW!

Have we met in person? Have you checked out the free content I publish for you? Have you ever been to one of my live events? Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you know one of the things I get REALLY excited talking about is The WOW Factor. But what’s The …

Is This Life-Saving Advice Hurting Your Leadership?

Do you like to travel? I love to travel. Whether it’s for business or simply on a trip with my family, I truly enjoy getting out and seeing new places. When I was in the paving business, I went to a lot of trade shows and conferences. Now that my job is helping leaders reach their potential, I’ve been to …

Have You Created Core Values for Your Family?

How clear are your personal core values? If you have followed me for any length of time then you have heard me talk about developing your core values. The business world is buzzing about this topic, but still most haven’t clarified their purpose. Think about it, do you know your company core values? Most people say no. However, some of the …