Something that gives me joy is when a colleague tells me they are using what they’re learning at work to be more effective in their private lives. When our people become better partners, parents, community leaders, coaches, or volunteers, it’s a tangible benefit we provide to the communities we serve. Our efforts to identify leaders—regardless […]

I am a Tim Tebow fan. As a Florida Gator fan, I watched him win national championships (I like winning) while expressing himself humbly (I admire humility), providing unparalleled leadership (leadership is essential for team success), and demonstrating extraordinary perseverance (overcoming adversity is part of life). I have to admit I was a “doubter” when […]

Franklin Roosevelt was stricken with polio when he was in his late 30s. He lost the use of his legs overnight, never to regain it. Many people might have resigned themselves to a life of disability. But Roosevelt would not. He spent the following years working to strengthen his upper body and figuring out how […]

I listened to a discussion on the importance of high-character leadership to a company’s success and learned some interesting insights. One, companies with high-character leadership earn more and persist longer. Two, almost all leaders claim to conduct themselves with high character—but saying you are high character and acting with high character are different things. The […]