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 […]
Managing the Tension Between the Urgent & Important
Although I’ve been aware of Stephen R. Covey’s book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” for many years, I am actually reading it for the first time right now. On the surface, his 7 habits make a lot of sense, but he drills down very deep in the book in a way that causes […]
What Motivates You?
As I was thinking about this week’s topic, I started to wonder about the various things that motivate others. Writing a “motivation” article each week can lead to certain assumptions on my part if I’m not careful. Most people would love to be more motivated and inspired in their lives and careers, but my guess […]
Two Key Success Factors: Clarity & Simplification
Pursuing any goal can be both exhilarating and frustrating…sometimes simultaneously. I’ve discovered that it’s easy to complicate things by trying to have all the answers upfront when we really don’t know what will happen down the line. Clarity is important because it’s vital to know and define what you want to achieve. Simplication matters because […]
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
As I’ve been reading “Slow Productivity” by Cal Newport, something jumped out to me… Most of our time-management problems are of our own making. We can blame bosses, clients, the economy, our families, and a plethora of other entities, but the reality is that we have more control over our schedules than we think. Unless […]
Fresh Ideas Come from Unexpected Sources
I recently ordered a book because the title captured my attention, but when it arrived, it wasn’t what I expected. Rather than being disappointed, I found myself intrigued. While the topic wasn’t what I anticipated, the ideas shared in the book made me think about business in new ways. I’ve heard from many experts to […]
The Ripple Effect of Decision-Making
I’m a big college basketball fan, especially when it comes to my home state Kentucky Wildcats. Go Big Blue! 🙂 One year ago, I was disillusioned after they were beaten again by a much lower-ranked team in the NCAA tournament and I refused to place my new logo decal on my truck until we had […]