Your legacy if not about what you acquire. It's about what you leave behind. I was honored to participate in The Legacy Project recently. It was an opportunity for me to reflect on some important questions like: What does success mean to you? What are the values that you live by? …
Most students, past and present, say that it was a special connection the teacher made that brought out the best in them, inspired them and made a difference for them. INSPIRE! delivers a fresh and simple pathway for teachers to connect with students and inspire them ... everyday! Here are a few favorite quotes from…
Taking a stand, for anything, requires courage. Courage is knowing what's right and then acting on it. Theodore Roosevelt said, "In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." During the Nazi occupation of his country in WWII, King Christian…
Some people literally change the world, like Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and Steve Jobs. Although it's an ambitious goal to change the world, you might underestimate your singular power to change the world of those around you. You don't have to be Oprah giving away new cars to positively change someone's world. You have…
After working with leaders and organizations to improve their strategy execution for the past 15 years, I have boiled it down to these 12 phrases to help you and your team stick with it. Sharpen your focus. Build your competence. Ignite your passion. We win from within. Measure what matters. Identify your "one thing." Convert…
Memories. We think of the times we have shared and the joy we have experienced with those in our lives. We also see memories in the making as a post on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. These tools are ways that we can keep up with the people who have been woven into the fabric of…
Margie Blanchard, Ph.D., has been a driving force behind the Ken Blanchard Companies' growth as a premier management consulting firm. She heads up its office of the future, a study of emerging trends in the workplace. When I interviewed Margie a few years ago, I was taken by her keen insights and profound reflections. During…
Can you recite the flight attendant’s safety speech? I bet you can. You know, the one that goes something like, “... In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop from above. If you are traveling with a child, place your mask on first ...” I found this version of…
Your agility is a primary competitive advantage. Here’s how you can build more – and an unbeatable team. Being agile means being quick – responding to things quickly and acting quickly. Agility is a trait of successful leader. Not surprisingly, it’s also a trait of a successful team. It becomes particularly valuable in times of…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 21: Passion Happiness comes from following your passion. Excellence comes from work you are passionate about. Passion enables your team to perform ordinary tasks in extraordinary ways. Knowing what to do drives performance, but knowing why…
