I work in an industry where it has been traditionally considered your sweet spot is between the ages of 45 and 55. There are exceptions to the rule but in my 18 years or experience, this has proven to be the case. During this 10 year window, you have the credibility which comes from experience […]
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Are Leaders Born or Made? The Age-old Question (Plus a Few More!)
Are leaders simply born that way? Are they forged into that status by surviving the challenges of life and by rising as a conquering victor? Is real leadership attained by careful academic study and scientific methodologies? How does someone know when they have gone from simply aspiring to be a leader to actually being one? […]
5 Ways Better Health Makes You a Better Leader
We can all remember that handful of leaders that were true mentors. They left a legacy behind. Years later you still remember the concepts they taught you. You’ve adopted them and have seen the lasting results! Maybe the results you got even made you say, “Wow, they were so wise, my life as a leader […]
8 Things Leaders Should Be Focused On This Week And 2 Things They Should Not
Alex Zanardi is a living legend. Born in Italy in 1966, Zanardi grew up racing. His Formula 1 debut took place at the 1991 Spanish Grand Prix. After modest success in Europe, he came to America in 1995 and began working for Champ Car. Zinardi enjoyed instant success and became one of the most popular […]
20 Leadership Quotes From John Maxwell From His Change Your World Book Tour
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending John Maxwell’s Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference book tour. For those who may be new to this site, John is my spiritual hero and I had the privilege of working for him for six years. The best thing I can ever say about John […]
The Reason There Has Been A Death Of New Leadership Ideas (And 10 Ways To Solve This)
There is an existing leadership problem no one is talking about and should be. Because it has been around for several years. Recently I had a conversation with a friend who is one of the most astute leadership thinkers I know. I asked the following question: “What new leadership thought has come out in the […]
4 Types Of Mentors
Every leader should be a mentor while simultaneously being mentored by someone else. I am currently getting a lot out of Patrick Bel-David’s new book Your Next Five Moves: Master The Art Of Business Strategy. Whether you lead in a business, ministry, education, non-profit, or ministry environment, this is a must-read. Bel-David points out […]