On Sunday, October 27th during the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, actor Colin Farrell performed an extraordinary act of generosity. Per this NBCNews.com article and the video above, he pushed his friend Emma Fogarty the final four kilometers (2.5 miles) of the race in a wheelchair. Fogarty suffers from an incurable genetic condition called epidermolysis bullosa […]
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7 Things Which Create And Fix Toxic Cultures
The Story of a Toxic Culture On October 3, 2024, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office received a most unusual 911 call. A woman in nearby Poulsbo, Washington stated she was forced to flee from her home after being surrounded by almost 100 raccoons. See the video below. Approximately 35 years ago, the woman started feeding […]
4 Keys To Delivering Superior Results In High-Pressure Situations
If you are a regular reader of this site, you have often read the phrase, “There is a difference between sensing opportunity and seizing it.” But the question begs, how do you seize opportunity once you sense it? On Friday, October 11th, Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kike Hernandez showed us how. In the second […]
6 Leadership Lessons From Tampa General Hospital Staying Safe During The Florida Hurricanes
As reported in the October 10, 2024 edition of the online newsletter Morning Brew, the Tampa General Hospital has remained safe during Florida’s two most recent hurricanes. The reason why provides important lessons for all leaders facing potentially catastrophic situations in their life and leadership. Tampa General is the sole Level 1 trauma center in […]
13 Things Leaders Must Fix to Clean Up a Toxic Culture and Spark Growth
Sharks Are In the Boston Bay Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, sharks are returning to the Boston Harbor! Ryan Knotek of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the Aquarium said in this article, “It’s not just a really cool success story for the sand tiger […]
The #1 Thing You Must Do To Become A Better Church, Business, Non-Profit, Or Athletic Organization
I am often asked how organizations can get better. Many times they want to focus on strategies and systems, and don’t get me wrong, those things are important. But the top thing any church, business, athletic organization, or non-profit can do to get better is…. Get a better leader. This could either be hiring a […]
5 Things Leaders Of Winning Cultures Invest In
A healthy culture is the cornerstone of any winning organization. It’s not just a byproduct of good leadership; it’s a direct reflection of it. Leaders, especially those in influential roles, set the tone for the environment their teams will either flourish in or flounder. One of the most important things to remember is this: culture […]