When you think of someone who has good character qualities, what comes to your mind? Most people would list the following: Trustworthiness Truth-Telling Loyal Financially Responsible Morally Without Fault Always Has Your Back But in Admiral James Stavridis’s book Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character on pages 41-42 he sheds light […]
In my book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders, I make the assertion after studying over 180 of the greatest leaders and organizations in the world, that you do not need high-character to get to the top of your profession, but you need high-character to stay there. This article by the Harvard Business Review […]
There exists in Minneapolis a landmark eatery called The 5-8 Club. Its specialty is a world-famous hamburger called the Juicy Lucy. For those unfamiliar with the Juicy Lucy (shown above), it is a hamburger with cheese on the inside of the patty rather than on top. This local cuisine has become so popular it has […]
Researching The Timeless Book The premise of my book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders is identifying the top 10 qualities the best leaders have always done and will always do. As I began my research, I correctly figured some of the qualities which would rise to the top. These included surrounding yourself with a […]
Leaders, are you satisfied with your level of success? If not, let me ask you what may seem like an odd question. How long can you ride in a car with no conversation, radio, cell phone, or some form of communication? For me, it’s not very long at all. People are simply uncomfortable with silence. […]
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One of the things I do to stay sharp as a leader is attend a monthly lunch-and-learn called Lunch With A Leader. Hosted by Mike Linch, the senior pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, this event attracts over 100 of North Atltant’s top leaders including mayors, police chiefs, business leaders, and top educators. This […]
In today’s world, no one wants to be told “No.” Furthermore, no one wants to wait for ANYTHING. We have a right to our opinions. We demand our rights. However, a life with no restraint, no restrictions, no guardrails, no sacrifice, no delayed gratification, no patience, and no discipline is a recipe for complete failure. […]
