Young leaders often come into an organization with immense talent and potential. They also bring with them a sense of optimism that the organization will remain relevant and have a sustainable future. Talented young leaders are a breath of fresh air. But because of limited life experience (which can’t be helped), young leaders can also […]
Finding talented leaders is a challenge. Keeping talented leaders long-term is seemingly impossible. So the question many organizations constantly ask is are there ways to spot a leader who can join our organization and make a positive impact for years to come? Dinner With A Mentor This past weekend my wife and I had the […]
“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 […]
Beyonce and Sweden The June 15, 2023 edition of the Morning Brew had an interesting article about the surprising cause of Sweden’s high inflation rate. It turns out it was Beyonce!!! Let me explain. The music superstar began her Renaissance tour in Stockholm attracting over eighty-thousand fans. Never one to miss an opportunity, the local […]
When it comes to building a high-functioning unit or department which consistently exceeds expectations, or a great team, is there a common thread which leaders should be looking for? I believe the answer is YES! A Championship Coach and Team I am currently reading Tom Coughlin’s excellent book A Giant Win: Inside the New York […]
Lightning Strike Deaths The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states in this article that lightning killed an average of 28 U.S. citizens annually from 2006 through 2021. What is also interesting is University of Florida researcher Martin Uman told Sports Illustrated in its July 18, 2011 edition that many of these deaths did not […]
https://youtu.be/yjROlnqMcY8 On Monday, June 12, 2023, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 to win the first NBA championship in franchise’s history. During the post-game celebration, ABC’s Lisa Salters interviewed the team’s star, two-time Most Valuable Player and NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. In a manner reflective of his personality, when asked how it […]
