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 …
One Man’s Unexpected Path to Legendary Success
I’m going to kick today’s post off with a topic I’m sure will bring out some strong feelings. Are you ready? I want you to think about… Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart? Yes, Wal-Mart. I don’t care who you are…I’m sure as soon as you saw the word “Wal-Mart” you had strong feelings. Some people love it…other people hate it… And no matter …
How To Get Yourself To The Next Level
Imagine you’re at a football game. The action on the field is pretty intense, so everyone’s eyes are fixed on the field. People are cheering and clapping. The marching band is playing. But you look to your left and one guy isn’t paying attention to the game at all. Not even a little bit. This guy is twisted around in …
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. …
How To Survive When Everything Is Changing
How long have you had your current job? Are you fairly new on the job…or have you been in the role for a while? If you’ve been in your job for a long time…and by a long time let’s say seven or eight years…you’re outside the norm. Would you believe in today’s world most people have 12 to 15 jobs …
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. …
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