Are you reliable? Reliable people show up. On time. Ready to go. Reliable people know their job and do it. Reliable people value the truth. When they see something, they speak up. Reliable people are trusted. When a complex task comes up, reliable people get the opportunity and responsibility. Reliable people are respected. Bosses, spouses, […]

A lot is being written and broadcast about Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach many believe to be the best of all time. If you read these notes, you know I admire Saban’s leadership and team-building approach. I cite him as an inspiration often. Here’s one I picked up today: “How many on your team […]

Be as powerful as you can be. “Power” can carry a bad reputation. Power can be abused. It can be a goal that is unhealthily sought. Power feeds ego. However, a mentor taught me years ago that I should want to be aware of my power and be ready to use it whenever I can […]

“There are two kinds of people: those who believe they make things happen and those who believe things happen to them.” – Travis Bradberry, Forbes Sound familiar? Bradberry cites a study by Dr. Tim Judge at the University of Florida stating that those who “happen to the world” sell more, serve customers better, adjust faster to […]