Tonight is one of my favorite events of the sports year, the annual selection meeting known as the NFL Draft. I will be live blogging and providing updates throughout the evening. My go-to for analysis will be ESPN’s Louis Riddick, Todd McShay, Booger MacFarland, and Mel Kiper. The quotes I reference will be primarily from […]
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Smart Leaders Value Proven Production Over Potential and 5 More Leadership Lessons from the First Round of the NFL Draft
A seismic shift in leadership thinking has been happening the NFL for quite some time now but it was on full display during the first round of the 2022 Draft. It has implications for all leaders and we can learn much from it. Let’s take a look at just some of the lessons from Thursday […]
21 Lessons From Round 1 Of The 2021 NFL Draft – The Dynasty Continues!!!
It has finally arrived!!! The day all Draftniks have waited for is upon us. After months of mock drafts and player profiles (Lord, please let Justin Fields go to a great team tonight! He’s earned it.), the 2021 NFL Draft is upon us. Tonight, I will be watching ESPN’s coverage because of my affinity for […]
2019 NFL Draft ReVisited: 36 Lessons On Effective Teambuilding
I want to take a break from my coronavirus leadership posts (trust me, they are returning tomorrow) to hearken back to more positive times. The 2020 NFL Draft will be held virtually from Thursday, April 23rd through Saturday, April 25th. With the event only a month away, it caused me to reflect on last year’s […]
10 Things Organizations Must Do To Set Young Leaders Up For Success
Any organization with any level of intelligence knows the importance of acquiring great young talent but then having a plan for their success. On April 25th, the NFL Draft took place in Nashville, TN. The Washington Redskins selected Ohio State quarterback Dwyane Haskins with the 15th overall selection. One of people highest on Haskins’ […]
35 Lessons Coaches And Young Leaders Need To Know To Be Successful – Lessons From the NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the NFL Draft is one of my favorite night’s of the year. I have some strong feelings about what we witnessed. A quick aside before I give my thoughts, the smartest and most comprehensive review of the first round was by Mike Lombardi on the GM Street podcast. You can listen […]
20 Things You Should Know About Selecting Millennial Leaders For Your Organization
Earlier this week I posted My #1 Piece Of Advice To Millennials which got incredible response. So much so, I wanted to write a follow-up post on best practices for selecting millennials for your organization. This April 26th – 28th, the NFL will hosts its annual draft. 32 teams will select 192 twenty-somethings (millennials) to join […]
How Do You Select A Great Leader? Here Are 39 Tips.
Each year 32 different organizations, each worth over a billion dollars, spend tens of millions of dollars, dedicate dozens of staff, and combine thousands of hours of strategic thinking to finding the perfect leader to add to their team. These 32 billion-dollar organizations make up the National Football League and here is what these teams know […]
Looking To Fill A Leadership Position? Here’s 14 Things You Need To Know.
If you want to get better as an organization, get a better leader. Great leaders are like bacon. They just make everything better. But what should you be looking for in a leader? What skills and competencies are important? For those of you who are not long-time readers of this site, I am a HUGE […]
21 Skills Great Leaders Must Have To Be Successful
Do you want to be a great leader? Of course you do or you would not be reading this site! Let me give you some practical information which will help you be the best leader you can possibly be. I am an NFL Draft nerd. I read all the mock drafts and am up-t0-date on […]
10 Tips On Picking A Great Leader For Your Church Or Business
Whether you are a church, business, non-profit or athletic organization, everyone wants to select great leaders. The sustainability of your future depends on it. Selecting great leaders is vital to your success. The NFL Draft mesmerizes me. The decision-making process teams go through during the selection process fascinates me. Few events give you insight into […]
The 10 Best Leadership Blogs I Read The Week Of April 16th
I was blown away by some of the blog posts on leadership I’ve read this week. The following were 10 of the best in alphabetical order by author.  I read many more but I just want to expose you to as many different writers and resources week-to-week as I can. Enjoy! Hire Slow, Fire Slow by Jenni Catron. I […]