What does in mean to be “in the zone?” The zone is that moment when everything comes together – your preparation, talent, skill, training, the mental and physical – and you can seemingly accomplish anything you want. This past weekend AppleTV produced a documentary entitled “Greatness Code”. Directed by Gotham Chopra, this program is a […]
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22 Lessons On Creating An Unhealthy Culture From LeBron James And The Los Angeles Lakers Lost Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have been officially eliminated from play-off contention. This season is an embarrassment for owner Jeanie Buss. It has been an embarrassment for president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. And of course, it has been an embarrassment for the supposed savior of the franchise LeBron James. Videos […]
Watch This Clinic On How To Gain Influence With LeBron James And Other Apex Leaders
I work with a lot of well-known leaders. All have platforms of hundreds or thousands of people. Some would even be classified as famous. But none are as famous as LeBron James. Here is what I have learned about these type of leaders. Everyone seemingly wants something from them. They want a piece of them. […]
7 Counter-Intuitive Things The Best Leaders Know Which Others Do Not
If you want to get different results from everyone else, you are going to have to do things different than everyone else. You are going to have to think differently than everyone else. The best leaders know and do things others do not. Recently, I was reminded of these facts as I was going through […]
Tom Cruise, Ant-Man, Bill Belichick And The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of July 2018
July was an incredible month for this site! I cannot thank you, the readers enough for your faithfulness. It is truly an honor to invest in your leadership. The following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of July 2018 as determined by you the readers: 16 Leadership Quotes And Lessons from Mission Impossible […]
5 Reasons LeBron James Chose The Los Angeles Lakers And Why It Matters To All Leaders
This past Sunday Klutch Sports released the following press statement: “LeBron James, four time NBA MVP, three time NBA finals MVP, fourteen time NBA All Star, and two time Olympic gold medalist has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers” Those 36 words changed the NBA landscape. What is […]
35 Things You Must Do To Succeed When Under Intense Pressure
Pressure is something every leader must face. In fact, pressure is a leader’s constant unwanted companion. The question becomes how do you deal successfully with pressure and not let it crush you? This past week we got to experience on two occasions the most exciting words in all of sports – Game 7! The Cleveland […]
13 Things Superstar Talent Want From Their Leaders
Is it easy to lead your most talented people or difficult? Talented people produce, are self-starters, and do not need your constant attention. However, they also are opinionated, strong-willed, creative, sometimes unmanageable, and could leave your organization because they have options. So which is it? If you are a good leader who is secure and […]
When It Matters Most, Successful Leaders Know These 18 Things
What I am about to write will be considered by many heresy. I understand and respect their viewpoint because as recently as one year ago I would have thought the very same thing. But with each passing game I feel it is time for a legitimate conversation acknowledging LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan as […]
32 Leadership Lessons Great Coaches And Athletes Can Teach Any Leader
“I want to become a better leader, a better manager, a better coach, a better man – by watching the best.” – former Indiana Hoosier mens basketball coach Tom Crean After being fired one year ago as Indiana’s head basketball coach, Tom Crean has spent the last year in personal development learning from some of […]
14 Signs It Is Time For Leaders To Go Their Separate Ways
Whether you lead a church, non-profit, business, athletic team, or educational staff, it is very naive to think relationships will last forever. There often comes a time when it is determined leaders must go their separate ways. Before looking at the reasons why, allow me to say maintaining the personal relationship should be of the […]
10 Signs A Leader Is In Over Their Head
All leaders will at some point or another be in over their heads. We will all reach a point where our responsibilities outpace our competence, connections and charisma. It is humbling to say the least. I was reminded of this when I read an excerpt from Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin’s excellent book Return Of […]