If you are leading any group of people you know that one of the most effective paths to engagement from them, is to include them in the planning of the goals for the next season. In this video, we will explore an interesting way to… read more»

Any society that has been impressed by Plato or Socrates has drifted toward the Greek mindset where knowledge is king. As Westerners I think we have bought into this perspective to one degree or another and as a result it should come as no surprise… read more»

Environment affects productivity dramatically. If you care to experiment to see just how much it does, try raising the thermostat in the area you work, to above 80 and see how effectively people are able to remain productive. The environment can very quickly alter productivity,… read more»

Ruts and routines are not the same, but they can both be helpful in Leadership. We all get in them, that state of functioning when action happens, but engagement is missing. Some call it a rut others a routine. In my opinion routines are fabulous… read more»

I suppose my thinking is that if I can discover how excellence was sourced, then perhaps I can play a role in creating it in others. I consider myself a life long student of the things that motivate us as people. Why people do the… read more»

Can Leadership be art? Creativity fits into art, but where does creativity fit into leadership? Have you ever experienced leadership in such a way that impacts you like art does? These may not be questions we ask every day, but they reveal an interesting discovery… read more»

If you have chosen to be a Doctor, sell Chicken sandwiches or fix cars, that's great because there are ongoing needs for those actions. However the predictability of the action and the path that gets you there has the power to paint you with a… read more»

The nature and behavior of the crowd we are speaking to, influencing and leading, affects our leadership. Some crowds respond like a herd, meaning there is a scattered presence of them but isolated movement - even sudden movement - doesn't seem to phase the group… read more»