On today’s edition of the The Herd With Colin Cowherd, quarterback coach Jordan Palmer discussed the readiness of new quarterbacks coming into the NFL. He said, “Every single guy we talk about today and fast-forward all the years we’ve been talking about the draft picks, is a developmental guy… These guys are transitioning from ‘amateur’ […]
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3 Leadership Lessons for Life-Threatening or Career-Ending Situations
On Sunday evening, March 31, an unidentified hiker was walking along the edge of the mountainside along the Alexander Battery trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Southern Marin fire department had previously issued a warning on their Facebook page that the landscape was dangerous and those traveling in the area should take caution. Unfortunately […]
7 Questions Leaders Are Currently Asking About Peak Performance
We are always mesmerized when we see performances done at the highest level. It gives us a picture of what is possible and gives us something to aspire to. And this past week we were reminded of what competitive excellence and peak performance looks like. As a result, the following are seven questions leaders are […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 8th
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 8th: The Kiva Method For Inclusive Decision-Making by Admired Leadership The Many Hats We Wear by James Albright via LeadershipAndMain.org The Unavoidable Reality Of Succession by Dr. Sam Chand Lucky Vs. Repeatable by Morgan Housel How To Be A Grateful And […]
6 Things Dan Hurley and the UConn Men’s Basketball Team Did that Made Winning Look Easy
Regardless of what industry you are in, winning is never easy. It requires hard work, sacrifice, strong leadership, and a winning culture just to name a few. But by their own admission, there is one organization who is seemingly making winning look incredibly easy. A Historic Team Earlier this week, the University of Connecticut men’s […]
The Most Important Ingredients In Becoming Your Organization’s Top Performer
What do you need to become your organization’s top performer? The answer may seem odd but you need P.E.A.C.E. Let me explain. Passion + Education + Attitude + Curiosity + Elite Skills = Top Performer I recently interviewed an organization’s top performer to learn some of the traits which made her such a success. As […]
First look: Church Growth and Systems Boot Camp in Texas (plus your special code)
Special announcement for you — registration is now open for the next big pastor event — and our first one in Texas! Join Nelson Searcy and guests for our all-new Church Growth and Systems Boot Camp in a brand new location in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, July 24 – Friday, July 26, 2024. NEW THEME — GO BIG […]
5 Things Successful Leaders Invest In
Successful Leaders Invest In Good Ideas How much is a great idea worth? On March 30, 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for the shocking price of $7 million, approximatley 2 cents per acre. The response to Secretary of State William Seward’s brokerage of the deal was harsh. Some of the responses were […]
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st
The Top 10 (Make That 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st The following are The Top 10 (make that 15) Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 1st: 8 Critical Skills Managers Need To Lead Culture Positively by Jenni Catron 3 Proven Indicators You Are Growing As A Leader by […]
5 Elements of Healthy Long-term Fits in Church Staffing
Aiming for Healthy Transitions: Navigating Staffing Dilemmas in Churches Churches across America are frequently grappling with recurring pain points, primarily revolving around hiring practices. It is time we collectively address and put an end to unhealthy hiring patterns that distress churches and church staff alike. For this purpose, let’s deep dive into the anatomy of […]
13 Characteristics Of Winning Cultures
Recently appointed Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris addressed the team on first day of its off-season program. You can see his speech above. After introducing some of the team’s assistant coaches, he then gave his vision for the organization. In doing so, Coach Morris laid out clear expectations for the organization, coaches, and […]
The Top 10 Leadership Books I’m Reading in the Spring of 2024
Each quarter I list a group of books from my current personal reading list which will make you a better leader. This quarter’s collection will help you with high-performance, personal growth, spiritual development, financial literacy, and learning the secrets of championship teams. Also, I can’t recommend enough that you become a reader and continual learner. […]