One of my favorite Bible verses is Romans 4:17 which says, “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did”. This verse has always given me great comfort. As a Christian, it reminds me you are never without options. You are never without opportunities no […]
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The One Thing You Must Be To Attract Talented Young Leaders
Every organization I know wants to attract the best leaders. Let’s be honest, no one wakes up and says, “I want to recruit some bad leaders today. Give me all the bad leaders.” Specifically, every organization wants to attract talented young leaders. Young leaders keep your organization fresh, energetic, green and growing. The question is […]
21 Leadership Lessons From Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney And Others From College Football’s Opening Weekend
Research shows over 70% of all six-figure income earners consider themselves avid sports fans. This makes a lot of sense. Sports involves measurable results, wins and losses, conflict resolution, team building, pressure, player development, strategy, perseverance, and pushing yourself to do more than you thought you were capable of. As a leader, this is why […]
22 Quotes From Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban On Being A Leader
https://youtu.be/wlHAVQtuxKg Are you ready for some football? Absolutely!!! On Wednesday, July 19th Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban appeared on ESPN’s First Take (see video above). Winner of five national championships and four in the last seven years, Coach Saban is a wealth of knowledge regarding the subject of leadership. He is arguably […]
A Tribute To The Greatest Collegiate Coach Of All-Time, Head Coach Pat Summitt
“You don’t take donkeys to the Kentucky Derby. You better get you some race horses.” – Head Coach Pat Summitt’s dad after her first loss On Thursday, July 14th at 7:00 PM EST in Knoxville, TN at the Thompson Boling Arena, the public is invited to attend a memorial service for the greatest collegiate coach […]
Skinny Jeans And A Scarf Does Not Make You Creative
Many businesses and churches are making a critical mistake. They hire a millennial wearing skinny jeans and wearing a scarf and say, “Let’s put him on the creative team!” Well, skinny jeans and a scarf does not make you creative. Khaki pants, a tucked-in blue pullover, and a ball cap makes you creative. Don’t believe […]
15 Qualities The Most Successful Leaders Have
We all want to be successful leaders. Each day leaders strive to get better and better. When our leadership journey has concluded, each one of us wants to be able to say we achieved our maximum potential and impacted as many people as possible. So the question begs, what are the qualities of a successful […]
The Type Of Man You Want Leading Your Son – A Tribute To Mark Richt
Today, the University of Georgia and Mark Richt mutually agreed to end his tenure as the school’s head football coach. This move is representative of all that is wrong in college sports specifically and our nation as a whole. His removal shows a complete lack of understanding of what it means to be a successful […]
A Rant Against LSU And 20 Leadership Quotes To Honor Les Miles
There are widespread rumors today will be the final game for Les Miles as LSU’s head football coach. If this is the case, it is a crying shame! As a person who values leadership, I am stunned by the lack of appreciation and insight of those making the decisions for the football program. The following is […]
26 Things Apex Leaders Are Thinking And Saying
The following is the second part of our study of the leadership behaviors of Apex Leaders, people who are the best at what they do. You can read Part 1 by clicking HERE. Because of their experience and resources, there are many things Apex Leaders can often do which you and I many times cannot. […]
6 Keys To Leading Grown Men And Women
Much has been written on leading millennials. You can read some of my articles by clicking HERE, HERE and HERE. However, what is the best way to lead non-millennials, grown men and women, 49-year-old grizzled, experienced professionals like me and many of you? I just finished Gary Myers’ insightful new book, (Tom) Brady Vs. (Peyton) […]
25 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders
Everyone wants to be a great leader. Think about it, no one wakes up in the morning and says, “I think I want to be a bad leader today.” We all want to make a difference. The challenge is learning how to be a leader who makes the biggest difference possible. Seattle Seahawks head coach […]