“Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Steve Spurrier, football coach Teams make you better. When I consider the best things I’ve been associated with, teamwork was involved. My family – team. Our company – team. My church experience and spiritual growth – supported by teams. Pretty good athletic experiences; […]

I advocate for you to lead where you stand. Leading is tough. It takes courage. You sometimes have to hurt people you care about. Sometimes you will be criticized. Leaders put themselves out there, which results in evaluation. But everything rises and falls on leadership. When you’re the right one to lead and you opt-out, […]

Want to add some life to your team? Catch someone doing something right and praise them. Teammates will appreciate being recognized. Take time to observe how an individual or team is working. Offer a teaching point or suggestion that leads to improvement. Set aside time to check-in with a teammate. Quality time breeds deeper relationships. […]

“A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul.” – Michael Beckwith I was telling a story about a blown leadership assignment. I was elected to a great position. I accepted the position while the organization was experiencing record success. Rather than plan ways to help the organization grow, I took […]