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 […]
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5 Reasons Why The Mighty Fall
On December 2, 2003, the AquaDom was opened in the Radisson Collection Hotel in Berlin, Germany at the cost of 12.8 million euros. Located in the hotel’s lobby, it was an architectural marvel. The AquaDom was an 82-feet acrylic glass aquarium with approximately 1,500 fish representing over 1,000 species. Furthermore, it contained an inside transparent […]
How To Avoid Going Off A Leadership Cliff
On Saturday, February 5th, three-time PGA major championship winner Jordan Spieth hit an errant shot on the 8th hole of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament. The ball landed just inches from dropping off a 70-foot cliff. Rather than taking a drop and replaying the ball, Spieth hit a miraculous shot and saved par. After […]
22 Leadership Lessons From Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger On Surviving A Plane Crash
Today I finished William Langewiesche’s book , Fly By Wire: The Geese, The Glide, The Miracle Of The Hudson, which details the account of the January 15, 2009 US Airways flight piloted by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. As seen in the video above, Captain Sullenberger safely glided the plane to rest in the Hudson River […]
24 Steps To Successfully Leading Through Crisis
There are three types of leaders in the world: Those who have survived a crisis. Those who are in a crisis. Those who are headed for a crisis. The nature of leadership demands we navigate through significant times of uncertainty and yes, even crisis. Therefore, it is critical for leaders know how to handle crisis […]
10 Leadership Lessons From The Shark Attack On Pro Surfer Mick Fanning
On Sunday, July 19th professional surfer Mick Fanning survived a shark attack during a televised surfing competition. If you have not seen the incredible video, please take a moment to watch the video above. Afterwards, Fanning took time on his Instagram account to thank rival surfer Julian Wilson and the many others involved in his […]