The Formula to Teach the Young How to Succeed: D.E.E.D.S.

We’ve got to get over what the next generation is not getting and how uncomfortable it is making the previous three generations feel. We have the answers they need and they have the energy we […]

What Keeps Talent Connected – The Power of the Moon Pie

How do you stop people from leaving? Simple, give them a reason to stay. The more reasons they have to stay, the longer it takes them to leave. When I was a boy, my father […]

For the Frustrated Leader – How to Work Your Way out of Frustration

How frustrated are you today? Chances are there is some frustration in your life today. And if not, then there was some yesterday and there will certainly be some tomorrow. A frustrated leader is a […]

Don’t Be Afraid to Wait

You’ve heard it said, “Good things come to those who wait.” Well, not always, sometimes more waiting just comes. But, don’t be afraid to wait! Everyone hates a waiting room. Everyone hates waiting in line. […]

Mistakes Leaders Make Today with Tomorrow’s Talent

The talent shoreline has changed. Developing leaders standing where you used to stand doesn’t work anymore. Waiting for the tide to come back in isn’t going to happen, because the shore line moved out. You […]

The Secret to Winning with Your Millennial Leader

The Secret to Winning and Developing Your Millennial Leaders is simply this: If you want to truly influence them, then you have to understand where they are. Many leaders today only understand where they aren’t. […]

The Power of Making a Difference – Lessons for Leaders

Everyone wants to be different, but very few people really want to make a difference. Making a difference is a nice idea, but actually making a difference has a price that all but a few […]

What If – The Breakthrough Question

We’ve all played the “what if” game and it has left us paralyzed, put out and powerless. What if this all goes wrong. What if this doesn’t work out. What if I fail. What if […]

5 Things I’m Teaching My Kids About Life

Common sense is on life support. Parents, coaches and leaders better get these lessons into the lives of their children, pupils and followers are this next generation will see the death of common sense complete. […]

Leadership is an Exercise in Patience

Leadership is like a muscle. It doesn’t grow just because you want it to. It doesn’t grow because you dream of it growing. Growth and skilled leadership take real work, hard work and most of […]