Great teams talk. They encourage. They often exchange good words. They hold each other accountable. Great teams have standards and adhere to them. So, when one falls short, others call him to the higher standard. They brainstorm. They put a premium on getting better, so experimentation is necessary. The great teams review the process together […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo said, “A player-coached team is better than a coach-coached team.” A powerful insight about great teams! The “players” have a huge role in leadership. The eyes of the team aren’t only for the coach. The players step up. They set standards. They model the fulfillment of the standards. They […]

Who have you thanked lately? Who has your heartfelt gratitude and you just haven’t said it? I read an article recently that said only 10% of those working in the United States thank someone daily. I don’t think this statistic applies to us, but it caused me to pause. The reasons given for not thanking others […]

“Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.” – Samuel Johnson It’s a fine line, promoting hope. On one hand, there’s caution. You want to be aware of risk. Assess it accurately. Anticipate the obstacles and gird yourself to face them. But sometimes it sets you back. It causes stress and worry. It fosters indecision. Your […]