The following are five questions leaders should be asking heading into December: Permanent Information vs. Expiring Information On pages 182-183 in his new book Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes, Morgan Housel discusses the difference between Permanent Information and Expiring Information. Permanent Information are things you will care about one, two, five […]
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Morgan Housel’s 5 Ways Organizations Lose Their Competitive Advantage
The best book I have read in 2023 is Morgan Housel’s fantastic Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes. I am a regular reader of his informative website CollabFund.com and had high hopes for his latest book. I was not disappointed and if purchase a copy either HERE or on the image provided, […]
8 Things You Must Do To Be Picked Over Others For A Leadership Position
Few things are as satisfying as when you select someone for a leadership position and then they not only succeed, but thrive in the role. When this happens, not only does it relieve stress but your organization has sustainability in that area of responsibility and is something you can build around. Four People Competing For […]
7 Things You or Your Organization Need to Get a Miracle – Lessons from the 2023 Iron Bowl “Gravedigger” Play
You cannot plan for a miracle but you can prepare for one. If you or your organization needs a miracle, the November 25, 2023 Iron Bowl matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers gave us a template on how to potentially receive one. Let me paint the picture. Trailing 24-20, Alabama had driven […]
5 Questions Leaders Should Be Asking Coming Out Of Thanksgiving
Recently I wrote the article 5 Things The Very Best Continually Do To Remain The Very Best At What They Do. This post builds on those concepts. The following are 5 Questions Leaders Should Be Asking Coming Out Of Thanksgiving: The Coke Can Principle Scott is a good friend of mine. He is a kind, […]
3 Lessons On Making Teammates Successful from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah
Today, midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the tying goal in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City (see above). However, Alexander-Arnold’s distinctive brilliance lies in his ability to assist others in achieving success, particularly his teammate Mo Salah. In this article from The Athletic, he said, “I have an understanding of where and how he wants the ball. […]
The #1 Thing Leaders Must Do When A Member Of Their Team Makes A Critical Mistake
All experienced leaders have had to deal with it. That time when a member of your team makes a critical mistake. How should you handle it as a leader? On Monday night, November 20th, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes faced such an issue. Let me paint the picture. The Chiefs were trailing the Philadelphia Eagles […]