In my work with entrepreneurs, athletes, business leaders and other highly successful people, I’ve noticed that extraordinary achievers often share common characteristics and traits. While the following list isn’t exhaustive, it highlights some of the key attributes of those who are among the very best at what they do. This is a list worth striving…
As a leader, do you ever feel your important messages fall on deaf ears? Are your carefully constructed and communicated strategies always get implemented? Are you often frustrated by the difference between the results you ask of others and what you actually get? Leaders agonize when developing vision, mission and strategy. They carefully choose words…
Many wish wonderful things at the beginning of the New Year. I don’t want to be the exception. But I also don’t want to wish you the same tried and tired things that we are commonly wished. So, this year, I want to not wish you the familiar and instead wish you the better: I…
Don’t you really love the beginning of a new year? For most of us, it holds the promise of change and improvement; of moving beyond the challenges and difficulties of the past year. Of course, January 1 is an arbitrary line in the sands of time. It was celebrated as the beginning of the new year…
My friend Kary Oberbrunner is an engaging and innovative speaker, author and coach. His latest project is a young adult book of fiction called The Elixir Project. What drives the plot is the premise of how we get “hacked” metaphorically and literally, and the non-fiction aspects of the book have important implications for us as leaders,…
This is an email I recently received from Uber. It is a simple but eloquent business touch: It reinforces my good behavior as a passenger. It reminds me that I’m being evaluated. It invites me to share my recognition through social media (I didn’t but am sure many do). It gives Uber another reason to…
Five best-selling authors, Speaker Hall of Fame recipients, internationally-acclaimed business consultants and best buddies give their insights on business and life. In today’s topic, our five friends talk about how to finish the year strong.
Today is #GivingTuesday, the National Day of Giving, in wonderful contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This day is about giving back, which reminded me of my dear friend, regrettably no longer with us, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones. Charlie “Tremendous” Jones is one of the most philanthropic people I know. Throughout his life, he has given…
Five best-selling authors, Speaker Hall of Fame recipients, internationally-acclaimed business consultants and best buddies give their insights on business and life. In today’s topic, our five friends talk about their favorite meal in this fun little video.
An audience member recently asked me, “What is the biggest change you’ve seen in leadership in the past 30 years?” I didn’t have to think about it long. “The biggest change I’ve seen isn’t in leadership,” I replied. “The biggest change is in followers. They don’t think of themselves as followers anymore.” When was the…
