General Concepts
Crossing the Line
Crossing the line into leadership is a decision that every person has or will be faced with. It is a critical point in the journey of a person’s life, whether to step across the line…
Commitment to the Plan
Winning in leadership requires a deep commitment to the plan. Without a plan, we lack direction for ourselves and the people we lead. Lack of direction leads to losing our way and the ability to…
The Powering of Pace
What are the sources behind the powering of pace? Pace can supply our energy through momentum while at the same time depleting it through imbalance. It ultimately determines the speed of progress. Baseball Break Our…
Confined to Captivity
What keeps leaders confined to captivity? Confined to spaces and places that restrict us from making forward progress. Captive to the things that keep us from getting outside of the proverbial box. The Dugout Our…
Tearing It Down
Tearing it down is easier than building things up. The process of tearing things down requires demolition, destruction, and ultimate disposal into a barren wasteland. Building things up requires patience, planning, and execution. The Tree…
Where We Belong
Knowing where we belong is an important part of leadership. The perspective puts us in the space and the place we are intended to be. Coaching For the majority of my adult life, you could…
Catching Eggs
Catching eggs…an unexpected concept that I read about today. We are on vacation this week for spring break. When at the beach, I always try to pick a book to start reading. This week’s selection, Outlive…
You Can Count on Critics
You can count on critics all day, every day. They can be counted on to be consistent and relentless in their efforts. You always know where they stand…on the other side of whatever you do.…
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…
A Cup of Coffee
A cup of coffee is a small cost to invest BIG in our leadership journeys. Coffee is a starter of the day and a starter of conversation. It can be the great connector of people. …