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Category: Leadership
5 Leadership Styles (And How to Identify Yours)
When you think of a great leader, who comes to mind? Steve Jobs? Obama? Bill Belichick? While yes, all of these folks were known for the indelible impact their leadership left, they all have completely […]
3 Trolls That Ruin Your Writing and How You Can Slay Them
It’s an ancient war tactic to learn about your enemy before you fight with them; you’ll get to know their strengths and their weaknesses. This will guide you in the development of your strategy for […]
My Insights After Watching over 1000 TED Talks
Every day after work, I switch on my tablet and stream TED Talks. I used to be obsessed. I would watch four to five talks every day. It used to be my “medicine” after a […]
What do US Army Officers and Business Executives Have in Common?
A few years ago, I was visiting the US Army Command & General Staff College, which is the institution where senior army officers receive their leadership development. During my visit, I sat down for a […]
What is More Important for Leaders Today, to Define Reality or Provide Hope?
About five years ago, I had the privilege of talking with a few executives at 3M shortly after their current CEO took over. At that time, I remember learning about the new CEO’s fresh expectations […]
Storytelling Won’t Make You A Better Leader
Tell better stories and you’ll be a better leader. If you can’t share your ideas in the form of a compelling story, how will you ever motivate people? Great storytellers perform better. You’ve heard the […]
The 3 Non-Negotiable C’s of Success
During the last nine years, I’ve immersed myself in studying human behavior, psychology, success, neuroscience and everything in between. I’ve been blessed to spend thousands of hours with inspiring mentors and coaches including Dr. John Demartini, […]
The Key to a Solid Company Culture with Red Giant’s Andrew Little
What’s the best way to ensure your company is successful? Your answer might be that you need to sell more products than your competitors. Well, this is definitely true, but is only a by-product of […]
6 Proven Steps to Creating Authority Equity
When you find yourself looking for new opportunities, how do you compete with the competition? Do you find yourself fiercely cutting prices in order to compete, or do you have another way to make your […]
How This Leadership Mindset Can Make or Break Your Company in the 21st Century
What it takes to be a successful company in the 21st century is totally different than what has been required in the past. Just look at the S&P 500: in 1958, the average firm stayed […]
3 Things to Consider Before Asking for a Raise
It seems the minimum wage conversation is dominating most discussions about wages. How will companies afford this influx of expense? Is it enough? Is it too much? Will the cost of living raise? One group […]