Leaders that defend, celebrate and promote their teams demonstrate loyalty and in return gain loyalty. All three of these behaviors have a huge impact on how you are perceived as a leader and what you get in return from your team(s). Let’s review each of them in more detail. 1. Defend. A friend of mine […] Read more
Leadership Tips
Leadership Superpowers come in many flavors and types, but there is one that all leaders can and must have. The Superpower of positive reinforcement. This morning I was in my little boys room when I discovered something that highlighted again the simplicity, but also the important effectiveness of this superpower. The following note was hanging by […] Read more
Someone once told me, “Get up when you wake up, and wake up when you get up.” No one will argue the need for sleep and that seven-nine hours is ideal each night. But did you know that getting up a little earlier can make a big difference on your impact as a leader? No […] Read more
Have you ever felt intimidated? Most won’t admit it, but from time to time whether you are new or seasoned, personal intimidation can play an unfortunate role in your life. It’s paralyzing as a leader. By looking up to someone and admitting that we feel less than that person, means we are entertaining feelings of […] Read more
You would think a #1 leadership tip from Steve Jobs might be complex, right? No, not really. Steve Jobs philosophy was spot on which was to simply hire great people, make them accountable and then get out of their way. However, doing this is difficult for many leaders. One of my favorite simple “101” kind of […] Read more
