1269 Leadership Quotes
“Everyone wants to be told they’re pretty!” – former co-worker Every leader I know wants to head up a team, department or organization that people admire. We all want to make a significant impact and see our influence increase. The question becomes exactly how do you become an admired organization? Earlier this month, the Chicago […]
“It’s nice to come to the park every day knowing that’s your leader and he has your back.” – Cleveland Indians’ Mike Napoli on his manger Terry Francona You have to trust your leaders to be a successful organization. A lack of trust will destroy a team. You must know your leader will have your […]
I had a company president who often said, “I will not be reduced to a level of mediocrity.” In other words, the older he got the less patience he had for irrational and unintelligent conversations. I think society has grown tired of being reduced to a level of mediocrity as well. Smart is winning in […]
The curse will end. The Chicago Cubs will win the 2016 MLB World Series. In addition to having superior talent, great pitching, a deep bullpen, the best defense in baseball, and a passionate national fan base, the Cubs will become champions because of one word – leadership. This organization is loaded with great leaders – […]
One of my favorite Bible verses is Romans 4:17 which says, “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did”. This verse has always given me great comfort. As a Christian, it reminds me you are never without options. You are never without opportunities no […]
Everyone wants the perks that come with being a great leader. They want the compensation, bonuses, corner office, nice vacations, expense accounts, prime parking spots, first-class flights and fine accommodations. Everyone wants these perks. But only a select few are willing to pay the price needed to receive the perks that come with great leadership. […]
Few things are as frustrating as being part of a dysfunctional organization. Leadership becomes not about advancing mission and vision, but rather about minimizing and managing mistakes, retaining good employees, overcoming missed expectations, and resolving unhealthy conflict. In the National Football League, the Cleveland Browns are the team most associated with dysfunction and having a […]
Today, athletic apparel company Under Armour signed Bryce Harper to what is believed to be a 10-year contract extension making it the richest endorsement deal in baseball history. What I find fascinating is the company’s aggressiveness in acquiring the best player(s) in each sport. Check out their client list. Each are great leaders and provided are […]
There is nothing more important a leader can do than create a healthy workplace culture in their church, business, non-profit, team or organization. Author Jon Gordon says, “It (culture) defines your expectations and beliefs. Which define your behaviors. Which then define your habits. And then the habits create your future.” Chip Kelly, head coach of […]
One non-negotiable skill all leaders must possess is the ability to help those they influence get better. You must be able to take people from “here” to “there”. And this requires improving their skill. You may have missed it this past week but major league baseball had its opening day. Unlike pro football and pro […]
Smart leaders know the importance of building great teams. Teams allow you to accomplish far more than you ever could by yourself. Teambuilding is a skill all successful leaders have developed. I just finished Molly Knight’s great book The Best Team Money Can Buy. Molly effectively chronicles the story of the 2013 and 2014 Los […]
It is an interesting thing about success. Two different people can look at the same leader. One thinks the leader has underachieved. Another thinks he is at or near the top of his profession. This is the plight of the St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. Can you relate? Because the team has recently come […]
