What is groupthink and how do we beat it?

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?

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?

1st Leadership Book Review for “You Can’t Hurt Me”by David Goggins – 10/10 Must Read!

I read anywhere from 5-10 books in a month and my book collection is well into the 300's but I can honestly say, this may be my favorite book.  A few weeks ago, I finished You Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, and that's when I had the brilliant idea to do my first book review for this blog.  Although I love creating my own content on this blog, this is an exceptional book that … Continue reading 1st Leadership Book Review for “You Can’t Hurt Me”by David Goggins – 10/10 Must Read!

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.

Why should leaders eat last?

A harsh reality of the world that we live in today is that a large majority of people in leadership positions are selfish.  This should come as no surprise to many of you that it doesn't matter whether we are talking about politicians, CEO's, supervisors, etc., the lure to leadership positions is often driven by the perceived authority and power that comes with those roles.  Unfortunately, it's all too common for the power that comes … Continue reading Why should leaders eat last?