Leading Leaders Isn’t Funny Business, Even When Comedy Comes with the Territory
Today, I wanted to dive into a story that's been on my mind lately, sparked by a recent event in the world of sports.
Now, I understand that not everyone is a sports enthusiast, but bear with me because there's a valuable lesson here about leadershi...
Smart Leaders Get S-M-A-R-T
Have you ever found yourself navigating the delicate terrain of assessing a teammate's performance, only to realize that your perspective and theirs seem to exist in different dimensions? It's a challenge that many leaders encounter, where frustratio...
Leading in Fear & Chaos
While I work with entrepreneurial leaders in several different fields, much of my leadership background is within the real estate industry, in which I’ve played an active role for over 20 years. If you haven’t heard, that industry just received a sh...
A Lesson from LeBron James
"I tried hiring someone and it didn’t work?!"
"Why can’t I just find an employee who is actually good?!"
"Why won’t my people just do what they’re supposed to do?!"
Do these sound familiar?
After two decades immersed in the world of business and lead...
Why Most Leaders Suffer from Extreme Loneliness
There’s a well-known old adage that says, “It’s lonely at the top.” And the truth is, for a large percentage of leaders, that statement couldn’t be more accurate. Studies over the past several decades have widely concluded that oftentimes, the more p...
The Power of Persistence in Reinforcing Your Company Vision
Clients often ask me about the frequency with which they should share (and re-share) their vision within the company.
My answer is simple: over and over again! And when you think you've shared it too many times, share it again.
Here's the truth: As...
How to Use Future Org Charts to Accelerate Your Growth
Have you envisioned your company’s Org Chart for the next year? How about three years down the line?Â
Last week, we discussed the importance of staying ahead of the curve by always planning three years ahead for our team. As leaders, our primary res...
Always Stay Three Years Ahead
One of the common myths around leadership is that our job is to help our people become great.
It is true that you want to have a system and structure that helps nurture the growth of your people, yet our primary leadership focus isn’t about helping o...