Blog Posts To Lead And Enlighten
Return to Terminal or Exit Airport–Your Choice
It's been a while since I've been at an airport, but the last time I was there, I noticed two signs: one said Return to Terminal, and the other said Exit Airport. My mind wandered while on the shuttle, as I thought about how each of us has those two signs constantly...
Have You Felt the Joy of the Assist?
As a young boy, my sport was softball. I played shortstop, the center of action on defense. I loved diving for the ball and throwing a runner out at first. Then soccer became my game when I hit seventh grade and I gave it my all throughout middle and high school--the...
Your Secret Weapon as a Leader
Still got that lovin' feelin' as a leader at work? I hope so! “If you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, there is no way you can be functioning anywhere near your level of competency—you have to enjoy what you’re doing,” says the late Coach John Wooden about enthusiasm....
5 Tips for Creating a Positive Mindset When It’s Difficult–Guest Blog by Amanda Black
I am beyond appreciative to be writing this guest blog post for my friend and mentor, Paul Casey. This post finds us all during a time of uncertainty and possibly fear, yet it is also a time of great change and potential opportunity. My life coaching program, Live Big...
The Journey from Dependence to Interdependence–Guest Blog by Amir Ghannad
In his timeless classic, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey describes three habits necessary to achieve what Covey calls the Private Victory, which is the shift from dependence to independence, and three habits which comprise the Public Victory,...
As a Leader, You are Accountable
“As the boss, you have the freedom to act; it also means you are accountable for results,” declares Alan Randolph. Andy Stanley stood up in stadium full of leaders and said, “Leadership is a stewardship. It is temporary, and you’re accountable.” The buck stops with...
Getting Stronger as a Leader
There is a good chance that you have worked in your industry for a while and are quite familiar with its products/services,compliance/risk management, and how your organization operates overall. You might have already worked in various roles within the company. You...
The One Thing a Leader Must Model to the Team Every Day
To make your awesome vision happen, you will have to work your tail off to turn it into reality. There’s a certain tenacity that must be in your blood. Nothing is ever accomplished long-term with a simple burst of energy followed by a long lull. At the national...
The Essential 3 C’s of Vision
Your people want to know where you are taking them. Without vision, leaders unintentionally create a feeling of dissatisfaction in their team because those leaders aren’t painting a picture of an even-better future that the team wants to get to together. First of all,...