Do you have grit? There are many ways to measure grit. Whether you are enduring something in your life or trying to accomplish something great on the athletic field, some determination and heart will likely be required. Throughout my years as a basketball coach, I discovered that grit is a fantastic indicator of future success. …
Do you have a favorite leadership book? As an avid reader, I tend to favor books on leadership. Throughout my coaching years and consistently reading at least 15 minutes every day, I have come across some fantastic books on leadership. I am challenging each one of you to read one book over the next 30 …
Are you a great teammate? Throughout my many years coaching and teaching, I have learned what it takes to be a great teammate. Are you a teammate worth having or do you need to work on how you interact with your teammates? Below are some tips I have compiled for you to consider as you …
How are you involved with your professional organization? As a professional in our field, there are groups and organizations available to us we can utilize to grow our careers. Are you a member of your professional organization? If not, I highly suggest you look into it. The resources and opportunities for advancement are immense. For …
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What makes business conferences great? As a member of the growing business community, I find it very important to attend seminars and conferences to help advance my career. Some conferences can be duds while others make you feel lucky just to be alive. I attended and spoke at one of the best leadership conferences of …
What are your daily disciplines? We must develop daily disciplines to maximize our productivity as people. Habits, good or bad, often define who we are. Are your daily disciplines helping or hindering you? For me personally, I have a handful of actions that I do my best to accomplish each day. They help me stay …
What’s your leadership philosophy? As leaders, we are counted on for many things. During my most recent leadership keynote in Grand Forks, ND at a leadership summit, it was made very apparent to me that each leader needs their own philosophy. What makes us unique? What is going to set our teams up for success? …
How do you appreciate your family members? Last week, I went on a wonderful trip to Hawai’i with my wife and son. We had a wonderful time sight-seeing and spending quality time together, which I don’t get to do as often now (my son currently lives in California). It got me to thinking about my …
What was the last work conference you attended? In our professional lives, there will be many opportunities to further your career and gain valuable insight on how to become a successful member of your field. These opportunities are called seminars and conferences. Last week, I had the privilege of attending the annual National Speakers Association …
Is a career change in your near future? As we go through life, chances are we are going to experience, or at least consider, a career change. What is our motivation for this? Is it money? Is it happiness? Whatever the reason, there are many key factors you must take into consideration before jumping ship. …
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