If you know me, you know how much I enjoy the game and the business of baseball. I’m into baseball because of the excitement of the competition, the strategy, the fascinating history, and the leadership lessons that result from paying attention to both the game and the business. In fact we’ve created a workshop around […]
Archives for July 2017
8 Pillars of Trust
Last week’s Leadership Tip mentioned a conference I attended featuring world-class speakers including David Horsager. David’s “8 Pillars of Trust” is a great topic for anyone in leadership. The 8 Pillars are: 1. Clarity – People trust the clear and mistrust the ambiguous. 2. Compassion – People put faith in those who care […]
A New Perspective on Perfection
No doubt you’ve attended conferences where you took away nuggets that helped you grow as a leader. I’m just coming away from a conference with a huge collection of nuggets I can’t wait to share with you. First up, I heard Derreck Kayongo, a refugee from Uganda, tell how he helped underprivileged people around the […]
Think “Opportunities”
As you start fresh in the second half of this year, here’s a concept to ponder: Opportunities. It’s true. Plenty of opportunities to explore and benefit from come our way, but we don’t often take time to think about them. Heads down, we’re so wrapped up in what’s in front of us, we don’t look […]