This article is a must read for those ambitious leaders out there who are dedicated to being exceptional in a world full of conformity and mediocracy. There are so many negative factors that can jeopardize our ability to lead exceptional teams and right at the top of that list is groupthink. For many reasons, groupthink is one of the most catastrophic risks that ambitious leaders face in their pursuit of progress and this article will … Continue reading What is groupthink and how do we beat it?
Category: Leadership and Teamwork
There’s a MASSIVE difference between power and influence. Do you know what it is?
For those of you who've seen the Spiderman movies (or read the comics), you're probably familiar with the famous one liner from Uncle Ben to Peter Parker when he said, "With great power comes great responsibility". While we can't all be superhero's shooting webs and saving the city, this quote is still extremely valuable for leaders in today's world. Why you ask? Well, as leaders, we often find ourselves in positions of power with great … Continue reading There’s a MASSIVE difference between power and influence. Do you know what it is?
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True leadership should go way beyond just 9-5. Here’s why…
There is no denying that leadership in the military is drastically different than most of the civilian world. If you haven't experienced these differences first-hand, this article will relive a few of my experiences with you. The most unfortunate of which is that civilian leaders often convince themselves that their responsibilities as leader can "turn off" after they pack up for the day. Somehow, society has accepted that leadership can be a 9-5 job when … Continue reading True leadership should go way beyond just 9-5. Here’s why…
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Hard skills are worthless by themselves and here’s why…
Undeniably, soft skills are the most under appreciated skillset in today's workforce. When we are looking to add people to our teams, clear cut experience always seems to take precedence over critical soft skill sets and I firmly believe that is a catastrophic disservice to the teams we lead and here's why... It's completely rationale for us to look for the highest quality candidates when expanding our teams because we the teams we lead to … Continue reading Hard skills are worthless by themselves and here’s why…
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Here’s why I set alarms for 4:00 AM everyday…even Saturday’s.
Most people will think I'm crazy after reading the title of this article and that's ok, because my wife does too. The truth is, only a handful of people will read this entire post because most people scoff at the idea of waking up so early, especially on a weekend - but not me. Actually, I take that back. There was a time in my life when I slept until lunch and didn't think twice … Continue reading Here’s why I set alarms for 4:00 AM everyday…even Saturday’s.
