1269 Leadership Quotes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have a very special relationship in my life. A few years ago I began meeting regularly with Dr. George Manners, the former head of the Executive MBA program at Kennesaw State University. He has become a coach, mentor, confidant, and dear, dear friend. Our conversations center around personal development, books we are reading, family, […]
You never have enough leaders. Therefore, a systemized process for leadership development is key to the sustainability of any organization. Click the video below for 83 seconds of leadership greatness from Coach Nick Saban. After watching, I will provide an 8-Step Process for Leadership Development I gleaned from his staff meeting. 1. Communicate with Clarity, […]
You live by the sword and you die by the sword. Utah Jazz forward John Collins knows this principle well. For many years as an Atlanta Hawk, Collins was known for his high-flying dunks – sometimes at the expense and over other players. But on Monday, March 18, 2024, Collins was the recipient of this […]
An Elite Performance During the 1976 Olympics, American swimmer John Naber won four gold medals and one silver medal. In doing so, he set four world records, two individual and two team relay events. But four years earlier, you would not think he would have achieved such historic accolades. In 1972 as a high school […]
On Sunday, February 25th, Liverpool and Chelsea were deadlocked 0-0 at the 118th minute of the Caraboa Cup final. Someone needed to make play so their team could hoist the Cup trophy. What happened next teaches us a lot about leadership. Whether you are in athletics, business, ministry, or the non-profit world, what separates good […]
On Monday, January 28, 1985, the 12th annual American Music Awards (AMA) were taking place in Hollywood, CA. The awards show featuring numerous musical superstars created an opportunity to address one of the most pressing needs of that time – extreme famine in the country of Ethiopia. After the awards ceremony, dozens of American musical […]
The most popular and mesmerizing basketball player in the world right now is not Steph Curry. It’s not LeBron James. Or even Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, or Anthony Edwards. It is Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. She has transcended the game of basketball and this past week, Peacock streamed the game […]
A Legendary Leader When I posted my Super Bowl preview on Saturday, I wrote the following words about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes: “Mahomes gives validity to the Great Man Theory. This theory is a hypothesis which was popularized in the 19th century and suggests certain unique individuals possess natural skills and abilities which […]
As leaders, we are always looking for quality talent to add to our teams. We are also continually evaluating our current team members for potential promotion from within. Oftentimes, we have a difficult time quantifying or putting into language what we see or intuitively feel regarding their performance. During John Middlekauff’s February 2, 2024 3 and […]
