You want to be a legitimate leader? Those on your team need to know they have a say. They need to know they can ask questions, make suggestions, and propose ideas. And when they do, they need to be confident they will be heard and respected. Second, you have to be predictable, minimize drama, and […]

Author Seth Godin is a businessman and I pay attention to what he says. He wrote recently about why customers buy from you in a business situation. His insights were fascinating. He said that people buy for at least one of the six reasons listed below. I agree with him. I write to you often […]

Happening to the World? Do you carry yourself confidently? Do you exude competence? Do you bring energy? Some suck energy. Others bring it. Which are you? Are you a skilled communicator? Are expectations clear? Do you use powerful, encouraging, and empowering words? Are you a good teammate? Are you improving your teamwork skills? Do you […]

“The most important things in life require that you bring your own urgency. Passion is the fuel that brings urgency. Leadership is about bringing urgency to the things that matter most.” – Erwin McManus “Bringing urgency” is a good way of thinking about “happening to the world.” Our high school softball team in Bartow has […]