1269 Leadership Quotes
“I wish I had been a fly on the wall for that conversation.” Have you ever uttered those words? I know I have more times than I can count. Mostly, I utter that phrase when two top performers privately get together. This is what I would like to know: What do they really think? What […]
“Any time some trust is lost, it makes the process much more difficult and there was some trust lost. That’s as blunt as I can be.” – Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr On Wednesday October 5, 2022, the following incident took place during a pre-season practice session of the Golden State Warriors: This […]
A Disneyland Fire On Saturday evening April 22nd just before 11:00 PM, Disneyland’s visitors witnessed something they will likely never forget. It was was not an incredible performance, a heartwarming picture with a princess, getting soaked on Splash Mountain, or even meeting Bob Iger himself. Rather, Maleficent, the 45-foot fire-breathing dragon, became engulfed in flames. […]
Having an experienced team is one of the goals of every leader. Leaders have spent years investing in their people and now they have reached what they feel is the top of the mountain – a group of experienced people around them. Experienced teams feel “they have seen it all” and “done it all.” There […]
A Frequent Question I am often asked by pastors and church leaders what is needed to have larger platforms and increased influence. The advice I give them is to not pray for a larger platform and increased influence, but rather to pray for greater faithfulness and consistency in their private life. Then, if God chooses […]
“There’s something that the Kop want you to know. The best in the world is Bobby Firmino!” – Liverpool fans serenading Roberto Firmino on March 5, 2023 There are some titles of articles which immediately grab my attention from a leadership perspective. Such an article was Mark Carey’s March 8, 2023 post in The Athletic entitled […]
“It’s very special to win the game like that, with that result. At the same time, I don’t want us to go to the next game with overconfidence. We just need to stay humble and play and win the games, because we are not in the position we want to be. Hopefully, this gives us […]
As a 57-year-old man, few people will ever know how hard I work to remain relevant. Few people that is, unless you’re getting older and been there yourself. That is why the following story resonated with me so much and I feel has incredible value to all aging leaders. On Friday evening, February 24th, Golden […]
During the summer of 1986, I was working in a grocery store produce department while attending college. This job came with the unbelievable benefit of one unpaid week of vacation per year. So when that week came in July, I had a decision to make. Instead of going to the beach for sun and surf, […]
On Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:59:58, Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Noah Ruggles’s missed field goal attempt landed on the ground securing a 42-41 win for the Georgia Bulldogs in what some are calling the greatest College Football Semi-Final Play-off game ever contested. The Bulldogs experienced the thrill of victory as the Buckeyes suffered from […]
Great leaders know we should always be raising up the next generation and eventually handing off the baton of responsibility. However, a tension exists only brave leaders will talk about. Older leaders still have things they want to accomplish. Older leaders still have a lot left in the tank. Older leaders are now experienced and […]
Someone once told me, “Brian, when you’re in a room with someone who knows more about a subject matter than you do, just sit there quietly, listen, take copious notes and learn from them.” This advice has served me well over the years. I love being in the room with smart leaders. Smart leaders not […]
