You’re either with us or against us is a truism for every team.  Everyone on your team must be a fully contributing member of the team.  If not, the team cannot function as well as it should and likely will not achieve its purpose.  Here’s a quick exercise for you.  List out all the members on [...]

It seems many companies spend more time arguing about things that are completely unimportant instead of what really matters. Who cares about the next corporate picnic or what office Bob gets?  Leaders should spend 95% of their time focused on achieving the annual and long-term goals for the organization rather than focusing on the things [...]

You don’t have to be appointed to be a leader.  You can lead from anywhere.  Most people are afraid of being a leader.  You don’t have to be.  I guy who worked for me years ago had one saying that I will never forget.  He said, “wherever you are, be there.”  I like to think [...]

You can learn about leadership from anyone.  You can learn from official leaders and natural leaders.  You can learn about leadership from followers and leadership from leaders.  You can learn about leadership from your parents, friends, pastor, etc.  We live in a world where leadership is exercised in all kinds of situations every minute of [...]

The outcome matters.  Not the 20 hours you put in working.  Not the family time you miss tweaking your proposal for the 100th time.  Outcomes.  If you work an hour a day and achieve the desired outcome, whether it be revenue, sales, etc., you’re a success.  Doing everything you can possibly do is not enough.  [...]