When discussing Apex Leaders, you don’t get much more Apex than the leader of the free world. Recently, former President George W. Bush appeared on a special edition of Hannity to discuss his new book Decision Points. Here are his comments: “I signed 2400 books (at a recent Dallas signing) and I couldn’t thank people […]
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7 Tips To An Effective Parent-Teacher Conference
 “We’re going to be meeting with your teacher” can be the scariest eight words in child’s life. This past week it was time for a conference with her History teacher, Mr. Hanenburg. Here’s a little background on Mr. Hanenburg after watching him for a couple of years. He’s about my age and seems like a nice man. As a 5th grader, […]
Leadership Lessons From Tom Brady: 8 Qualities To Look For In Those Closest To You
The New England Patriots led by head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady are the odds on favorite to win this year’s Super Bowl. After the mid-season trade of star WR Randy Moss many, including myself, thought the offense would falter. However, because of Brady’s leadership and how he utilized his remaining pieces, the […]
5 Lessons About Apex Leadership I Learned From Chris Tomlin
What is “Apex Leadership”?  Apex Leadership are the leadership practices, principles, and thought processes of those who are the best at what they do.  I am fascinated by Apex Leaders. My family recently began attending Passion City Church in Atlanta on Sunday evenings. PCC’s worship leader Chris Tomlin is the top male vocalist in Christian music currently. He’s the best.  I […]
10 Most Popular Leadership Posts Of December 2010
December was a month with many pleasant surprises. I expected a down month because of the holidays but it turned out being the 2nd highest month of traffic since the launch of this site. Because of the holiday season, many of the posts centered on Christmas and church-related issues.  The following are the Top 10 for December […]
12 Leadership Lessons From Brett Favre’s Final Days
As a player, I am a HUGE Brett Favre fan. I have never seen a professional athlete compete with the level of fun and passion that he has during his career. That’s why this past season with the Minnesota Vikings has been so tough for everyone to watch, myself included. Leaders, in particular, should watch Brett with a warning […]
The Importance Of Talent: How Tim Tebow And Cam Newton Changed The Lives Of 4 Head Coaches
Have you ever thought how one talented individual could change the fortunes of your staff or organization? The solution to any problem you have is a person. Five years ago, Alabama head coach Mike Shula had a huge problem that he knew could be answered by high school phenom Tim Tebow. Let’s recount the timeline of Tebow and the domino effect his […]