What does your calendar say about your priorities?
Nine years ago, Thrill One told Rob Dyrdek he wasn’t someone anyone would invest in. Six years later, he sold them his production company and cleared over $100 million. “I had to change the way I was living to ultimately create the energy to attract the people, knowledge, the everything I would need to grow…
Read More3 steps to better organizational development
“The single biggest decision you make in your job – bigger than all of the rest – is who you name manager. When you name the wrong person manager, nothing fixes that bad decision. Not compensation, not benefits – nothing,” says Gallup chairman CEO Jim Clifton. The numbers support this. As a leader, your influence…
Read MoreWhy your team needs to know you believe in them
Their one-on-one was coming to a close when Jess told Mason, “I know you can do this. I believe in you. What can I do to support you?” Mason was new to the team—working his first full-time job out of high school. He wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life and was…
Read MoreHow leader’s can overcome limiting beliefs
When my dad took our mom to the hospital, my brother and I would stay across the street at our friend’s house. He called and told us we needed to come home early. It was a shorter trip than expected. We tried to talk our dad into letting us stay longer, but we could tell…
Read MoreThe innovation leadership trap
While Derek spoke, Janet became annoyed. He told her about a new CRM he wanted the team to adopt. He didn’t say it, but she knew it was her responsibility to onboard and train the team, and then make time to answer questions as the team started using this new tool. Her neck turned red…
Read MoreLeaders: Be fungi instead of trees
What does that even mean?? Trees get all the glory. For those of you fortunate enough to spend time wandering through nature, you’ve likely looked up and marveled at how magnificent trees are. Seeing a structure planted that has grown from a seed in the ground to over 200 feet is incredible. This transformation is…
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