In today’s Leadership Insight, let’s begin with a story from the 2009 Michigan International Speedway. Three contenders Mark Martin, Jimmy Johnson, and Greg Biffle had raced nearly 400 miles with merely 50 laps remaining. All three drivers had driven hard to maintain the top three positions in the race. Johnson and Biffle fought over the lead while Martin remained in third place, keeping a slower pace to conserve fuel. As Johnson began the final lap, he Continue reading The Misunderstood Side of Being a Driven Leader →

Have you ever heard the expression, “Be yourself because everyone else is taken?” It is a truism that you simply cannot overlook as a leader. One of the greatest strengths to the teams I have built over the years is helping each team member focus upon who they are and what talents they have to add to the team. When every member is utilizing their individual strengths and talents within the team, the team becomes more effective.

Let’s talk through this analogy for a moment to discover why this principle is so vital for you personally, as a leader. Why is it imperative that you, as a leader, be yourself? Continue reading Be Yourself Because Everyone Else Is Taken →

From one leader to another, I ask you to honestly, and objectively contemplate today’s Intentional Leadership topic. Grasping and implementing this focus will dramatically increase your effectiveness.

Ask yourself if either of the following scenarios are common to your leadership style.

First, with your numerous responsibilities, you may often find yourself Continue reading Do You Need To Turn Up The Volume? →