Conquer the Hill: A strategy to overcome any obstacle
So why do so many businesses fail? Why do leaders struggle in overcoming some of their biggest obstacles? Because at times we all simply forgot how to conquer the hill! See, I have been a runner off and on for some years now. Thankfully, I have been able to stay pretty consistent with it over…
Read MoreDestined for More!
‘A time comes when you need to stop waiting for the man you want to become and start being the man you want to be’ Bruce Springsteen’ Life can be challenging as well as easy, often determined by our seasons of life. However, what I have observed in my life and in the lives of…
Read More15 Reasons Why you Need Margins in your Life
You can’t do it all, nor should you. Although the majority of the population is busy and stressed, the more I study successful people, the more I realize that they have margin in their lives. In a recent chat with John C. Maxwell at our last Live Event in Orlando, he shared how he practices…
Read MoreClarifying Your Dream
My favorite John Maxwell book is called, “Put Your Dream to the Test”. One reason I enjoy it is because Dr. Maxwell takes the reader through a rigorous 10 question process of fully developing and testing a dream before launching it. The purpose of the questions is of course, to make sure your dreams are…
Read MoreWhat Questions Are You Asking?
Years ago when we lived in Dallas, we took our kids to the circus. We loaded up the car and headed to Reunion Arena, where we had a great time watching “The Greatest Show on Earth”. At certain times during the show, my wife and I noticed that our third-born, Zach, was not enjoying the…
Read MoreThe Pecos Connection
The young men had been climbing the trail for just over an hour. Their constant banter and bravado faded as their endurance waned in the increasing altitude. The newly christened mountain men were exploring a new world, at least to them. Although the teenagers current address was a boy’s ranch for “challenged” young men, their…
Read MoreWhat Separates Average Leaders from Great Leaders?
A Fortune 500 company, a small business, a sports team, a cadre of youth volunteers. Whatever the size or focus, every successful organization has one thing in common: great leadership. But what separates an average leader from a great leader? Is it enough to have years of experience, a degree from a top-notch university, or…
Read MoreSeven Lessons I Learned When I Sent My Ducks to Eagle School
In “Leadership Gold” John Maxwell warns against taking ducks to eagle school. This warning advises against setting high expectations for employees who are satisfied with status quo performance. Oh, how I wish I had heeded his advice! Several years ago I made the mistake of taking a team of ducks to eagle school. It was…
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