How to Build a High-Performing Team Without Micromanaging
In the world of leadership, few goals are more coveted than building a high-performing team. But what does that really mean? For me, a high-performing team is one that’s effective, efficient, and results-oriented. It’s not just about hitting metrics—it’s about a group of people who know what they’re aiming for, work together seamlessly, and consistently […]
Make Time for the Important Even When It’s Inconvenient
Two weeks ago, I received a call from my dad requesting that I travel with him to see my uncle (his brother), who lives three states away and is declining in his health due to having ALS. While I had to shift some things around in my schedule and ask for help from colleagues to […]
Stretch Yourself to Become More Valuable
Even though AI has been taking the world by storm over the past several years, I haven’t dug into the various tools much until recently. One digital marketing expert I follow recently created a few mini-courses on how to use ChatGPT most effectively and how to create GPTs to use personally or with clients. I’ve […]
Happiness Requires Managing Your Expectations
We all want things to be different or better at times, but are you aware of how to maintain consistent levels of happiness and satisfaction in life? One crucial factor is managing your expectations. When someone or a situation disappoints us, we’ve typically had an ideal in our minds that didn’t come to pass. When […]
Focus on the Wildly Important
Welcome to another addition of what my friend John calls “I read it so you don’t have to”! 🙂 I’m reading “The 4 Disciplines of Execution” right now. The subtitle is “Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals.” The authors call these “WIGS” for short. While I’m just a few chapters in, it’s a powerful framework for […]
E + R = O Formula for Success
I was recently reminded of a powerful formula originally taught by Dr. Robert Resnick many years ago, which emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our lives regardless of what happens to us. Here’s what it is: E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome) We can’t always control what happens, but we […]
3 Key Responsibilities of Leaders
I just finished reading “Coaching for Breakthrough Success” by Jack Canfield and Dr. Peter Chee. It’s a great, in-depth book to help anyone become an impactful coach. At the very end of the book, they slipped in a brief statement that has BIG ramifications in any organization. Here’s what they wrote: “Leaders who are effective […]
The Magnetic Leader is Four Years Old!
Four years ago today, on my dad’s birthday, I launched “The Magnetic Leader” into the world. It’s hard to believe so many years have passed already! This book captures my lifetime of leadership lessons and personal leadership philosophy. It teaches 18 “essential actions” that can transform a person’s influence regardless of role, title, age, or […]
Don’t Let Hype Destroy Your Credibility
The NFL draft occurred last week, and one story captured much attention. Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, went undrafted in the first four rounds after many analysts predicted he would be picked early in the first round. He was finally selected in the fifth round as the 144th pick of the draft. […]
Are You Comfortable Being Still?
Recently I’ve had more downtime than I’m used to in the evenings, and it feels very strange. My work days feel like a whirlwind of activity, so it feels like I’m going from 100 mph into a 25 mph speed zone when 5 PM comes along. And it’s hard to adjust. Have you ever felt […]