Stuck at Intersections
It is easy for leaders to get Stuck at intersections. For drivers, intersections serve as points of decisions in our travels. Most intersections provide us with several options in the decision-making process. We can decide to turn left, turn right, or continue down the same road. The one option we cannot afford, is to get […]
Leaders Get Stuck
Leaders get stuck. All communities have a signature intersection. These intersections are typically located in the heart of that community. They are in Historic Downtowns, on Main Streets, and in Town Centers. Intersections are points of decisions for the driver. Most intersections give you a few options. You can turn left, you can turn right, […]
End of Seasons
End of seasons are inevitable. In life and leadership, all seasons come to an end. Someday, somehow, all seasons are certain to end. End of Seasons My son, Grant, wrapped up his freshman high school wrestling season this weekend. He and seven of his Allatoona High School teammates placed at their regional championships which earned […]
A Dream is a Vision
A dream is a vision. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. That dream was a vision of a better tomorrow…for everyone. On August 28, 1963 Dr. King shared his dream from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in front of several hundreds of thousands of people. His I Have a Dream Speech has now […]
In The Arena
Leadership takes place in the arena, not outside of it. For the last several weeks, I have been tuning into a Jon Meacham Podcast called, It was said. On the podcast, he analyzes notable speeches from some of history’s greatest leaders. In The Arena There was a particular speech that struck me. It was President […]
The Yo-Yo Effect
The yo-yo effect of leadership is a concept reflective of the ups and downs of leadership. A leader is subject to the upest of ups and the downest of downs, every minute of every day. As most of us are aware, a yo-yo is a toy, basically a wound-up spool of string. It moves as […]
I Need Help
The three most utilized words in a leader’s vocabulary are, “I need help.” As a leader, it is easy to subscribe to the false narrative that we should always have it all together. We can be expected to be all things, to solve all things, and be available to all things. The pressure to perform […]
The Intersections Ahead
The intersections ahead will define our life and leadership. Too often, the rear-view mirror distracts us from all that the windshield has to offer in this world. Learning from our experiences is an extremely valuable tool, but can also leave us stuck at an intersection in life. The windshield offers all the excitement, potential, and […]
Experience or Inexperience
Experience or inexperience, which one is the most valuable? Most people would probably quickly respond with experience, and rightfully so. If we take just a minute to wrestle with this question, maybe it is not as easy to answer as we think. My son Grant turned fourteen this weekend. We celebrated it by heading to […]
Gritty People
Gritty people earn the admiration of others. That admiration is earned through their ability to arrive at their desired destination regardless of the twists, turns, roadblocks, and detours that laid in the path of their journeys. It was a far cry from a straight path to be the person they are today. My Friend Ronnie […]