What did you do well this year? With 2025 right around the corner, it’s important to assess how 2024 went for you. Did you grow yourself and your skills? Was it a tough year where you got sidetracked and hit with adversity? In the #CJJblog this week, I give you 12 of my habits that […]
What are 12 things you did well this year? Read More »
Do you know when to quit? Quitting is a touchy subject. It can certainly be perceived as a sign of weakness, but if managed properly, knowing when to quit can be a tremendous asset for you. Do you find yourself quitting things quickly and frequently? After seeing San Francisco 49ers Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell suspended for
Is it ever okay to quit? Read More »
How do you know when someone is great? As a leader, professional speaker, and former high school basketball coach, I study greatness quite a bit. What makes someone truly great? The top of your field is not an overnight thing. It takes time and you must work hard to be better than everyone else. This
Do you study greatness? Read More »
What are you known for? As a leader, you must be very conscious of your brand. A leadership brand is how you make the people you work with feel. Are you someone who makes people feel great? Do they feel intimidated? How are you influencing those around you? In the #CJJblog this week, I take
How do you find your significance? Read More »
Are you an avid reader? This week in the #CJJblog I give you a baker’s dozen of book recommendations on books I have recently read (I try to read a book per week). I am always looking for book recommendations so let me know if you have any for me! Enoy. 1) Revenge of the
13 Book Recommendations – November 2024 Read More »
Father Time is undefeated As we get older, it becomes more and more difficult to take care of ourselves. Are you getting better as you age? Or has Father Time already started to take its toll on you? For me, I like to think I am improving myself and my body compared to when I
Are you getting better with age? Read More »
Are you a true professional? Becoming the best of the best at something is hard work. It takes hard work and dedication to your craft to be at the top of your field. Not many High School basketball coaches are able to say that they coached someone who went on to play in the NBA
What does it take to be a professional? Read More »
How do you build trust? Are you able to build trust with others? How do you improve your ability to build trust with your team members? Last week, we looked at the Eight Pillars discussed in the book Trust Matters More than Ever by: David Horsager. This week, I give you specific activities you can
The 8 Pillars of building trust – Part Two Read More »
Are you a trusted leader? I recently read the book, Trusted Leader by: David Horsager and loved the concept. He talks in detail about how success in any organization is built on trust. Are you a leader that your team can trust in any situation? The #CJJblog this week kicks off a two-part series outlining
The 8 Pillars of building trust – Part One Read More »
Are you in a new leadership position? As emerging leaders, it can be tough to enter into a new role. You have a new team, new responsibilities, and things can seem very overwhelming. How do you build new relationships? What are your expectations? In the #CJJblog this week, I give you some tips on how
How do you begin a new leadership position? Read More »
Deckard & Company