Play Ball!

Play Ball!

    As the 2017 major league baseball season gets under way, batters will be working on the timing of their swing. For the benefit of those not fully versed in the nuances of baseball, major league batters today face pitchers who throw the baseball to them at speeds...
The Daily Rule of 5

The Daily Rule of 5

     Last week, I was with my friend and mentor John Maxwell for 4 days. In those days, he and others poured into those of us in attendance and I must say each day was like drinking from an “amped-up fire hose”! I’d like to share just one of the many powerful lessons...
Is Your Growth Plan on Purpose?

Is Your Growth Plan on Purpose?

     When it comes to a growth plan for your leadership ability, there are really three avenues most leaders take: accidental growth, too busy to grow, or purposeful growth. If you and I were to have a conversation and I asked if you had a personal growth plan, your...
Top Habits of Mentally Strong Leaders

Top Habits of Mentally Strong Leaders

     Recently, I read an article in Forbes by Travis Bradberry on this topic and I’d like to share my take on it.      Let’s face it – not everyone is cut out for leadership. Yet those who are make a habit of being mentally strong by either doing certain things or...
Optimizing Your Influence – Part 2

Optimizing Your Influence – Part 2

Last week I shared with you the three responses to our attempts to influence someone. They are: Resistance response happens when a person or group you are trying to influence, flat out disagrees with what you are asking them to do. As a result, they may refuse to...