Mix It Up

Mix It Up

I love my discipline of listening to podcasts while I work out. The combination gets me fired up, inspired and educated. It’s a GREAT way to start the day. But recently, instead of a podcast, I went back to the music on my phone. It was like having some really good...
Use What You Have

Use What You Have

Resources (money, time, etc.) may be in short supply, but leaders and teams have an unending supply of creativity. Take a look at this little souvenir we got in Cozumel. It’s made from one coconut, which are everywhere across the Caribbean. Hummingbird I have seen...
Success Systems

Success Systems

Do you want to really thrive and the absolutely best leader you can be? Stack the odds in your favor with layers of supportive success systems. The human body has multiple layers of systems in place to keep the body in peak condition. White blood cells protect against...
Make Competition Fuel for Your Success

Make Competition Fuel for Your Success

Years ago I was running with my wife in a 10km race. This is notable because she hated (and continues to hate) running. But she wanted to push herself and try something new. To keep her focused and motivated, I asked her to find someone on the course she thought she...
Improve Your Key Teams

Improve Your Key Teams

The Wall Street Journal reported that new union tactics allowed by the NLRB might result in a union at a Nissan plant In Tennessee with only 2% of the workforce voting. Unions do this by focusing very narrowly on specific departments and specialties versus campaigns...