Today I’m onto a simple subject, fortitude. We’re going to have a frank discussion and pull in character, and leadership. Fortitude is defined as courage in pain or adversity. Coupled with character, which is the mental and moral strength of an individual, if you have those two things, you are on your way to being […]
Let’s talk about KEEPING PEOPLE, and employee retention! I have been in management and leadership roles in excess of 25 years now. Owned businesses, managed businesses, coached sports at a high level, and now having been in automotive management for roughly 15 years. I’ve found that our people, our employees, really want some key things […]
There are movements taking place all over business right now. These movements form when people are working together towards a common goal or idea to make an impact and real change. They change other people, or environments, or even entire industries… or more. (I’ll share some business centered groups of awesome people that are changing their environments at […]
When the going gets tough… the successful stay positive. I was inspired this weekend – we have the Winter Olympics going on, that’s always great competition. And I enjoy watching things like that because there are people that demonstrate discipline, consistency, perseverance, and leadership, including leadership of oneself. Plus as a BONUS – My son […]
Today, on The FRONT the theme is about winning. Not just winning in a competition or competitive environment such as athletics, but winning in business. Winning in business unlike winning in a competition such as sports, or board games, or arm wrestling is not by pushing past an opponent. One vast difference – in a […]
Everything is possible. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” ~ Audrey Hepburn I love this quote and I live this quote. I have a true belief that when you want to fulfill a dream badly enough you can always accomplish what you set out to do. When your goal and your faith […]
You MUST invest in important things! So let’s first talk about what investing means. INVEST – To expend money or resources with the expectation of achieving a profit, material result and/or increase in resources by putting it into financial options, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a venture. TIME is one of […]
The line in the sand? It’s true. There is still a time and place for authoritarian leadership. We are in an age of democratic and collaborative, feel-good leadership. During this time, right now, in history, many leaders, speakers, and trainers are instructing company management and executive leadership that everyone needs to feel included and that all […]
Happy Friday Everyone! I love a Friday as much as anyone else! And… I figure since this is our “Music and Motivation Station” on BOOM the Box, I’m gonna launch a pumped up blog series on Fridays. So please, tune in and read up! Tonight for the #1 Fired Up Friday, I’m going to give you – Three […]
Managing versus Leading. Management and leadership are often spoken of hand-in-hand. These two words are often used interchangeably. They are not the same thing. There is a place for both management and leadership in business. You need good managers that can logistically handle things. And, you need good leaders that can grow people. It’s rare […]