The above picture is not from a Guardians of the Galaxy movie. If you look closely, you will discover this is an employee of the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia. The employee is dressed up like a red fox and administering medical assistance to an orphaned red fox. The organization’s Facebook page tells us why […]
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Develop NextGen Leaders (And 4 Benefits You Get By Doing So)
Many organizations struggle with developing next-generation leaders. Perhaps you are currently having that challenge as well. But one organization is teaching us the most important thing you can do to develop young leaders – and four benefits which come from it. A Rising Young Star The Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is becoming a superstar […]
An 8-Step Process for Leadership Development I Learned from Nick Saban
You never have enough leaders. Therefore, a systemized process for leadership development is key to the sustainability of any organization. Click the video below for 83 seconds of leadership greatness from Coach Nick Saban. After watching, I will provide an 8-Step Process for Leadership Development I gleaned from his staff meeting. 1. Communicate with Clarity, […]
5 Questions Leaders Should Constantly be Asking if They Wish to Build a Winning Organization
Great leaders ask great questions and this past week afforded us an opportunity to observe some top leaders dealing with key items which affected the success of their organizations. Therefore, all leaders need to know about the following five lessons if they hope to build a winning organization: Everything Has A Life Cycle The greatest […]
5 Leadership Lessons from Anthony Edwards’s Dunk of the Year
You live by the sword and you die by the sword. Utah Jazz forward John Collins knows this principle well. For many years as an Atlanta Hawk, Collins was known for his high-flying dunks – sometimes at the expense and over other players. But on Monday, March 18, 2024, Collins was the recipient of this […]
The 4-Step Process To Creating Value For Yourself As A Leader
As leaders, we always want to be in-demand. We want to be appreciated for our efforts and have our services viewed as something which creates tremendous value to the people and organizations we serve. Justin Fields This brings me to former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for only […]
The #1 Thing Leaders Must Do To Have Any Influence At All
On Thursday night, March 14, 2024, we witnessed one of the best examples of the leadership axiom – Leaders should never ask someone to do something they are not willing to do themselves – we will ever see. With the Boston Celtics leading the Phoenix Suns 122-106 with approximately three minutes remaining in the game, […]
3 Things Which Will Separate You from Your Peers as a Young Leader
A Young Leader Is Needed On page 303 of by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards’s incredible book MCU: The Reign Of Marvel Studios, casting director Sarah Halley Finn tells the story of the hiring process for actor Tom Holland to play the role of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man. Holland had only a handful […]
3 Leadership Facts We Need To Rethink
Sometimes you hear something for so long that it becomes truth. This is not to say what you were hearing was wrong, but periodically things change and need to be looked at through a different lens. Such is the case with leadership. I want to share with you three things which people assume are leadership […]
4 Facts Leaders Must Know About Handling Unexpected Crisis Situations
Crisis comes to our lives sooner or later. On March 3, 2024, during the 52nd Iditarod dog sled race, crisis visited Dallas Seavey. The iditarod is a 1,000 mile trek goes from Anchorage to Nome, AL and is filled with danger. As reported in this article from The Athletic, Lauren Merola tells the incredible story of […]
3 Things You Must Do as a Leader to Help the People in Your Organization Succeed
If you do it long enough, spotting a leader can become easy. These individuals make things happen and already have people they influence. But developing a leader into someone can mobilize people and resources to advance an organization’s mission and vision is another story. For that matter, developing anyone in your organization so they can […]
4 Difficult Leadership Lessons From Miami Beach’s Spring Break Issues
Spring Break Issues Miami Beach’s spring break activities have become unmanageable and completely disruptive to the local population. However, according to this article, the solution to the chaos has competing viewpoints and is definitely up for discussion. There is one thing which everyone can agree upon – things need to change so that the community, […]