We all have dreams. You may be just starting your career, stepping into your first real job. You may have just been promoted again, proving you’re really good at what you do. Or you may be the best of the best in your field. You may even have received a “World’s Greatest Dad” or “My…
I was in the gym yesterday. A guy roughly my age was “working out.” Except he wasn’t. I thought it was a hidden camera show. What he did was so nonsensical, so wrong and so unhelpful as to be laughable if it weren’t for the fact he thought he was exercising. My writing skills aren’t…
The responsibility of good leadership always outweighs the accolades. Those you lead think of themselves less as followers and more as team players or contributors. Leaders don’t confuse “simple” with “easy.” Something simple to understand can be difficult to do. If you are sincere, you can’t over-appreciate those you lead. Team members want the opportunity…
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…