True Story: About a month ago, I was working with a talented co-worker to complete an action item. I asked if it would be ok to push the deliverable back…

So, you want to be a great leader. What will it take for you to become a great leader? Well, it would it take:More guts Being bolder Taking more chances…

It sounds odd, but the study linked below proves that in general, people really do appreciate delta feedback. They see it as a way to improve their performance and to…

This blog entry is shared by David Krahling. Following the suggestion of a co-worker, I have bought into Chris Brogan’s idea to use three simple words as a central focus…

During the holidays, I had the opportunity to fly to Texas with my family. I found myself in the baggage claim department for Southwest Airlines. I have heard a few…

What does it mean to be mentally tough and why is it an important characteristic of a leader?Be Resilient.Being mentally tough is about being resilient. It is about handling major…

"Leading the Interstates Way". This phrase has closed several blog posts. But what does it really mean?It probably means something a little different for everyone. With this blog post, I…

"It's a Wonderful Life" is my favorite movie of all time and will soon be on TV. I have seen it (all or parts of it) over 200 times (that…