The word “success” has become relatively trite in our culture, as if it is a one-size-fits-all goalpost that marks everyone who passes it as a successful person. But success is much more personal than...

You need mobilization, but the only movement you see is your team running in circles. You know there’s a missing sense of urgency, but you don’t know how to induce it. To create urgency, your team mus...

It’s okay to hate the feeling of rejection. In fact, it’s okay to fear it. The danger comes when you allow the threat of rejection to stop you from your purpose. Even if rejection is a possibility, do...

Everyone sees life through the grid of their own personal experience. Every word has meaning depending on our individual contexts. This is why defining your terms is so essential as a leader. Recogniz...

Scores of leaders want to know how to increase their influence. There's one simple way: by helping others. You will never lose by helping somebody else! You will always reap what you sow.

By definition, leaders stay ahead. So what are you actively doing to stay ahead? Unless you look into the future, you'll never be able to lead your team in that direction!

Others' stories evoke things in us. In fact, others are integral to our ability to empathize, lead effectively, and realize our vision. So don't allow your story to overshadow those of others. Listen ...

Words of affirmation never get old. Most of the time, we can’t get enough of them. In fact, in many ways, we have a fundamental human need for them! It’s not enough to believe in others—they need to k...

Sometimes it appears that there are several groups within your team that boil down to two categories—”us” and “them.” But “team” is singular, not plural. If you are leading a team, you have one group,...

If you have breath in your lungs, you have the ability to influence others. We don’t influence by simply broadcasting a good message; we influence by adding value to others' lives. Make room for other...