Moral Principles, are they lost forever? Moral principle centered leadership will build trust among employees. With the latest recruiting transgressions in the world of college basketball, it has me wondering where did the moral principles of professionals go? And how can we get it back? The most recent scandal hit home for me as I […]
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Are they helping or hindering you? The people we surround ourselves with can often dictate how we live our lives. Are those people affecting you in a positive or negative manner? I will paraphrase Jim Rohn by saying: we are the average of the 5 closest people we associate with. Are you attracting the right
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It’s more than just one letter Many times in life, we experience tough times and have to overcome adversity to become a champ. Even if we fail at a life event or task, there is always the opportunity to make a few changes and become someone of great success. Throughout my life as a
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?
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