Are you a frustrated leader? Are you frustrated with your employees, with your business, with your life? Are you afraid of being left behind in this booming economy? Do you wish your employees would come to work each day with enthusiasm, excitement, and passion rather than just “clocking in and clocking out”? Do you want to grow your business? Do you want to achieve successful results that (Continue)
The Six-Figure Productivity Technique
Recently, I read a famous story told by James Clear: “By 1918, Charles M. Schwab was one of the richest men in the world. Schwab was the president of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the largest shipbuilder and the second-largest steel producer in America at the time. The famous inventor Thomas Edison once referred to Schwab as the ‘master hustler.’ He was constantly seeking an edge over (Continue)
The 360-degree Evaluation That Changed My Leadership
He impacted my life and leadership more than any other person. I can still remember the first day that I met him. He exuded confidence, and when our eyes locked I could see a twinkle in his eye. It was if he knew about a hidden gift, and was delighted with the thought of revealing it to those ready to receive it. (Continue)
Four Benefits of an Inspired Workplace Culture
Our people were always important in our business. But it was not until 1989 that I got intentional about it. (Continue)
Why I Wrote a Non-Business Book
My first two books are business books and focus on my many years of learning and refining my approach to leadership. So, it may come as a surprise that my newest book is a non-business book. Well, as I’m sure you’ll agree, some problems transcend business, and leadership applies to more than for-profit endeavors. For many years, I considered writing about the challenges and opportunities (Continue)
Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share (Continue)
32: Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action w/ Jill Pollack
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share stories. As (Continue)
4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? I beg to differ, my (Continue)
31: 4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy w/ Mark Podolsky
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? That’s exactly what The (Continue)
Transparency + Culture = Better Talent, Faster Decisions
Economic transparency. It may sound scary to tell your employees everything, but that’s exactly what Reid Rasmussen suggests. He’s seen transparency in action and watched as it greatly impacted his entire company culture. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on the Lead to Grow Podcast to tell us all about what he’s (Continue)
30: Transparency + Culture = Better Talent, Faster Decisions w/ Reid Rasmussen
Transparency and culture may be keys that unlock greater profits, better talent, and faster decision-making. But don't take our word for it. Listen to Reid Rasmussen; he's seen these key ingredients in action. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on this episode to give details on how he’s seen transparency and cultu (Continue)
5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are five that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored five elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a (Continue)
29: 5 Ways to Create a WorkForce People Are Dying to Work For w/ Michael Brannock
There are so many elements that create an enduring WorkForce, but here are 5 that no company can afford not to have. Special guest Michael Brannock came on our recent episode of the Lead to Grow Podcast and explored 5 elements of workplace culture. Michael is the CEO of WorkForce Unlimited, a company started by Michael’s mother in 1987. Michael worked in commercial banking for nearly a decade (Continue)
