Commit to Make Great Things Happen

Commit to Make Great Things Happen

People will say they want to be a great leader, build a great company, or have a great career. But why? The obvious answers will include money and satisfaction. And these are great answers. But I feel that is just the beginning. I think the more successful we are, the...
CEOs: Show Up and Stand Out

CEOs: Show Up and Stand Out

The kickboxing gym at which I used to train was basically two gyms in one. They had a series of classes for regular people plus they had other classes that were by invitation only. (The by invitation only classes had more than their fair share of “killers.” Several...
The Discipline to Focus

The Discipline to Focus

One of my favorite quotes is “Discipline equals freedom” (from Jocko Willink). As a leader you must be disciplined to focus on the few things that will help the team win. Instead of focusing on what is wrong and not working, focus on what must be in place. The former...
Semantic Bleaching

Semantic Bleaching

Unfortunately, I can’t remember where I heard this phrase so I can’t give proper credit. But it’s a cool phrase, right? It basically means taking the meaning out of your words. When I first heard it, I immediately thought about mission, vision, and values. These get...