As someone who is heavily involved in the cause for raising awareness of autism, I am deeply saddened by the news story in upstate New York. A young man (age 15) has been involved in an altercation, forcing him to quit the cross country team and make his life very difficult for him on a […]
Are you being consistently successful? As leaders, we must place most of our focus on being consistent with our actions. Each day is a new opportunity to prove our ability to lead our team. As we progress through the journey toward success, we must always remember to act as if we are on stage and
Respect in Leadership Respecting someone takes hard work and dedication to treat them better than how you wish to be treated. As we go about our daily lives, it becomes critical to be respectful and help others succeed as well. As leaders, we are expected to be role models for those around us, but as
Are you picking the right people for your team? When deciding on team members, how do you decide who is the best fit? Is it the best overall talent or are you looking for specific characteristics that will fit best into your current collection of individuals? Over the years, I have compiled some helpful tips
What is your definition of success? Many people define success differently. Some of us equate it with money, while others look to develop strong relationships with others. No matter how you define success, it is important you understand how to achieve it. Below are some tips I have compiled for you on how to achieve
How do you show your appreciation to others? Showing appreciation to others is a great way to establish trust and mold yourself into a quality leader. When someone does something to help you out, it becomes an opportunity for you to give back in return. Whether the situation calls for something small or something big,
As a leader, are you asking enough questions? My son, Tyler, was in town last week and as any parent would, I asked him some questions to get up to speed on his life out in California. How is your job going? Do you like your apartment? Are you exercising? This got me thinking… As
How are you building a championship team? Championship teams don’t form overnight. It takes years of focus and dedication to get the most out of your squad. If you ever read about Coach K and his philosophy on building a championship team, you will likely read about his “fist” mentality. He explains that each of
What are you doing to grow yourself? Over the past week, I was able to attend the National Speakers Association annual conference in Phoenix, AZ and catch up with many old friends. I was also able to grow my mind and business while learning from the world’s best in their industry. Since the summer is
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What are your favorite leadership books? Throughout my time writing the #CJJblog I have constantly encouraged readers to grow your mind. As someone who practices what they preach, I make sure I am reading at least 30 minutes each day to grow my mind. This week I am starting the “Coach’s Dozen” and giving you
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