Many leaders I know are blessed with God-given talent. They are smart, charismatic, uniquely skilled, well-educated, and seemingly have all the potential in the world. But many did not reach their potential. Why? Kevin Durant On August 7th the United States Olympics men’s basketball team won the gold medal by defeating Spain 87-82. The Americans […]
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5 Reasons Why Most Great Organizations, Teams, And People Are Destroyed From Within
I have had the privilege of being a member of many great organizations and teams. In addition, I have had the privilege of working with many other great organizations, teams, and their leaders. There many common threads to these organizations which you can read about HERE, HERE and HERE. But one of the most fascinating, […]
Complacency Is A Leader’s Enemy. 10 Things The Best Leaders Do To Get Even Better
A leader’s greatest enemy to success is often previous success. You become satisfied. Complacency can set in. To have sustained excellence a leader must be diligent and have a holy discontent. Kobe Bryant has been doing a series of scouting videos entitled Detail. If you have not been watching them, they are simply brilliant. Recently […]
A Look Back At 12 Reasons Why Kevin Durant Joined The Golden State Warriors
A seismic event in the world of sports happened on July 4th, 2016 when then-Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and former league MVP Kevin Durant declared his personal independence by exercising his right as a free agent to sign with the Golden State Warriors. What has transpired since is two NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, […]
15 (Often Surprising) Facts About 2017’s Best Teams And Leaders
I spent some time this weekend analyzing 2017’s championship teams. My findings were very surprising. My study shows to be a champion requires operating with a unique approach and mindset. This makes complete sense because if you want results no one else is getting, you cannot do what everyone else is doing. So in an […]
15 Leadership Lessons On Peak Performance From Today’s Headlines
As someone whose job responsibilities requires some travel, I spend many nights in Hilton properties. Therefore, I am a regular reader of the USA Today. In an effort to clean out my files this holiday weekend, the following are 15 Leadership Lessons On Peak Performance From Today’s Headlines I gleaned from several past articles. Enjoy these […]
12 Reasons The Golden State Warriors Got Kevin Durant
A seismic event happened on July 4th when Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and former league MVP Kevin Durant declared his personal independence by exercising his right as a free agent to sign with the Golden State Warriors. The response across the NBA was swift and incredibly vocal. But the question on everyone’s mind was why […]