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. […]
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Where Have All The Good Leaders Gone?
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, […]
5 Questions about the Subject of Change Key Leaders are Currently Asking
No one likes change but a baby. This is an old leadership saying. But as a new grandfather, I have learned babies do not really like change either. My granddaughter cries through diaper changes on a regular basis. The following are five stories which causes leaders to ask a specific question about the subject of […]
5 Leadership Lessons from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire About Forging Alliances With Those You Don’t Trust To Achieve A Common Goal
I attended a 1:30 PM opening-day matinee showing of the latest monsterverse film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. From a leadership perspective, my objective was to gain some wisdom from an usual source about how two adversaries could join up for a common goal. It took some effort (more on that later) but I […]
An Unusual Story which Reminds Us of the Significance of Good Friday and Easter
The above picture is not from a Guardians of the Galaxy movie. If you look closely, you will discover this is an employee of the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia. The employee is dressed up like a red fox and administering medical assistance to an orphaned red fox. The organization’s Facebook page tells us why […]
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Develop NextGen Leaders (And 4 Benefits You Get By Doing So)
Many organizations struggle with developing next-generation leaders. Perhaps you are currently having that challenge as well. But one organization is teaching us the most important thing you can do to develop young leaders – and four benefits which come from it. A Rising Young Star The Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is becoming a superstar […]
An 8-Step Process for Leadership Development I Learned from Nick Saban
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, […]
5 Questions Leaders Should Constantly be Asking if They Wish to Build a Winning Organization
Great leaders ask great questions and this past week afforded us an opportunity to observe some top leaders dealing with key items which affected the success of their organizations. Therefore, all leaders need to know about the following five lessons if they hope to build a winning organization: Everything Has A Life Cycle The greatest […]
5 Leadership Lessons from Anthony Edwards’s Dunk of the Year
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 […]
The 4-Step Process To Creating Value For Yourself As A Leader
As leaders, we always want to be in-demand. We want to be appreciated for our efforts and have our services viewed as something which creates tremendous value to the people and organizations we serve. Justin Fields This brings me to former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for only […]
The #1 Thing Leaders Must Do To Have Any Influence At All
On Thursday night, March 14, 2024, we witnessed one of the best examples of the leadership axiom – Leaders should never ask someone to do something they are not willing to do themselves – we will ever see. With the Boston Celtics leading the Phoenix Suns 122-106 with approximately three minutes remaining in the game, […]
3 Things Which Will Separate You from Your Peers as a Young Leader
A Young Leader Is Needed On page 303 of by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards’s incredible book MCU: The Reign Of Marvel Studios, casting director Sarah Halley Finn tells the story of the hiring process for actor Tom Holland to play the role of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man. Holland had only a handful […]