Favor isn’t always fair. There are some benefits reserved only for a select group of leaders. One such group are those who pay great attention to detail. 2 Important Quotes I read an interesting quote by writer Paul Dehner Jr. in this article from The Athletic, “True longevity in the NFL isn’t about talent level. […]
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7 Leadership Lessons From The Dramatic Cable Car Rescue Of 6 Pakistanian Students and 2 Adults
On Tuesday, August 22nd six students, between the ages of 10 and 16, were traveling to school along two adults. This particular school is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mountains in Pakistan. The best way to get there is by cable car which links the two villages of Jangri and Batangi. This mode of transportation […]
8 Essential Attributes To Look For In A Potential Leader
I just finished Bryan Hoch’s new book 62: Aaron Judge, The New York Yankees, And The Pursuit Of Greatness. It is a game-by-game journey through the Yankees’s 2022 season and an in-depth profile of American League Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge. You can purchase a copy HERE or on the image provided. A Historic News […]
The 4 Levels Of Competitors In Every Organization
In the third episode of this year’s Hard Knocks series, New York Jets head coach Robert Selah identified the four levels of competitors which exist in every organization. What I appreciate about his levels is he clearly communicates the characteristics of each. By providing such clarity, Coach Selah also provides the framework needed to go […]
The 2 Things You Must Do To Be Recognized As A Leader In Your Organization
Titles vs. Influence Positional leadership is an assignment. You have been given a title and certain amount of responsibility. These titles could be any of the following: Supervisor Manager Director Vice-President President Pastor Coach Teacher Administrator Quarterback and on and on…. Experienced leaders never confusion positional leadership with influence. As John Maxwell famously said, “He […]
3 Unique Traits of the Biggest Stars and Highest Level Performers
I am currently reading Greg Harden’s new best-selling book Stay Sane In An Insane World: How To Control The Controllables And Thrive. You may not know who Harden is but you certainly know the people he has influenced. Harden is a Peak Performance Coach for the University of Michigan. During his tenure, Harden has coached […]
The 2 Most Exciting Things A New Leader Brings To An Organization
At the start of every NFL season hope springs eternal. Every team is undefeated and most fan bases think this just might be the year they win it all. But few organizations are as excited and hopeful as the New York Jets. The primary reason is the acquisition of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron […]