November 20, 2018
Creating An Abundant Workplace Culture
Workplace culture. Does this phrase sound familiar?
It probably does.
Why?
Because it is everywhere.
Why is it everywhere?
Because it is an interesting topic.
A...
November 13, 2018
The Characteristics of Great Leadership in the Workplace
What makes a good leader?
A delegator?
An inspirer?
A strong force on the front lines?
It can be argued that a good leader consists of all of those things.
But how should...
November 08, 2018
Here's How to Grow Your Business
Many years ago, a friend told me about a seminar that he had attended. Each seminar participant received a cap with the word ON on the front of the cap and the word IN on the...
November 06, 2018
What Makes for Great Employee Engagement?
Employee Engagement.
We all know it's important.
We all know it directly affects the bottom line.
But, what's the secret to building it and keeping it high?
We had the chance...
October 30, 2018
The Leadership Parallels Between Nonprofit & For-Profit Organizations
Leadership is not one size fits all.
In fact, many people have their unique style.
Whether you are leading a nonprofit or for-profit organization, under it all, the same...
October 23, 2018
Five Habits of Personal Growth
A few years ago, I took my oldest grandson to a traditional circus show passing through our hometown. We had such a great time. It reminded me when I was a little boy, and my...
October 09, 2018
Serve First, Lead Second
Recently, I ate breakfast at Chick-fil-A. The food was delicious, and their uncommon and consistent customer service was excellent as usual. I bet you've eaten at a...
September 25, 2018
A Simple Way to Measure Your Leadership Effectiveness
As the years went by, I learned to hire people who complimented and completed me and who were better than I was at driving for results and managing the things of the business. ...
September 11, 2018
A Sure-fire Way to Stand Out From Your Competition
As our business kept growing, I had less and less time to help around the house. And I'm so thankful that my wife agreed to become the plumber, the electrician, the person to...
August 28, 2018
Should Leaders Focus on Training or Development?
Some things that happen in life hit you like a tidal wave and my dad's unexpected death was like that for me. The year was 1973. I was 20 years old and a recent university...
August 14, 2018
The Six-Figure Productivity Technique
Recently, I read a famous story told by James Clear:
"By 1918, Charles M. Schwab was one of the richest men in the world. Schwab was the president of the Bethlehem Steel...
July 31, 2018
Are These Personal Growth Myths Limiting Your Leadership?
Recently, I arrived at a meeting to find an empty Mason jar positioned in front of each person sitting around the table. An orange balloon was lying beside each jar. The...