The Hidden Power of Positive Thinking

  Today is going to be a great day. Are you with me? As I write this, I’ve barely started my day and I can already tell you…it’s going to be a great day. I don’t know what the stock market is going to do. I don’t know what’s going to happen in Washington. I don’t know what’s going to happen overseas. But I’m …

Can You Solve This Leadership Riddle?

  Here’s a quick leadership riddle. Let’s talk about something we all have. It’s completely personal…yours is different from mine and vice versa. We take it everywhere we go. It impacts how other people see us. This thing…it determines most of the success we have in our careers and relationships. It’s always with us…and we’re always in control of it. …

Three Attributes of Extraordinary Success

I have often asked people if they want to have extraordinary success.  I have yet to come across a person that lacks that desire.  We all have something inside of us that wants more for our lives.  The  most successful people in the world still have goals and dreams.  I will take one step further and say all of us …

Answer this question to begin your journey towards success.

I was thinking about titling this blog post, “North, South, East, Success.” We all have heard how success is a Journey. I have heard John Maxwell say that “Success is not a destination, it’s a direction.” I’m a firm believer in this.  The beginning of heading in the right direction must come with answering one question.  Watch this video and take …

Can Creativity and Productivity Coexist?

In my world there seems to be a tension between productivity and creativity. We have the artists versus the analytical. The reality is that with a business you must create both. Not only do you need both, but you need both to play together nicely. A creative person that can produce is an incredible asset to have for innovation. A …

Listen Without Power

At the L2 Learn Lead Simulcast, Tim Sanders said, “The most compassionate thing we can do as leaders is to listen without power.” Everyone in an organization can point their finger at the leader.  We all were hired by someone at some point. I say this to say that, as a leader, you don’t have to remind people of your position. …

Love who you lead

At the L2 Learn Lead event, Tim Sanders said, “You can’t lead someone well, unless you love them deeply.”  As a leader I have learned how successful leadership comes when you have invested not only your time and money, but also your heart.  The limit of your potential leadership is directly related to how much you love those you lead. …