In business and in life, the game is usually won by those who can consistently execute a well-thought-out strategy. In other words, winners stick with it. Adherence is the critical link between strategy (knowing) and results (doing). Winning requires adherence, because successful execution of your plan is not a one-time event. It's a commitment to…
Passion is not just the way to happiness – it's also the fuel that ignites success. Having passion for a particular goal, whether personal or professional, provides the energy and motivation to take the actions necessary to achieve that goal. It's the intangible component that explains why some people and teams are better able to…
At the beginning of my career, I remember asking my boss why, when the rest of us couldn’t see daylight, he could see the light at the end of the tunnel and it was always coming from a rainbow? “The simple answer is from a lesson I learned long ago,” came his response. “The more…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 27: Significance You don’t have to become an industrial baron and make a billion dollars to live a life of significance. All you have to do is share the resources you now have. However insignificant you…
Recently, a client of mine was reflecting on a former boss who really understood how to create a sense of purpose. She clearly recalled her first day on the job at a local hospital. Her new boss said, “Cheryl, your job is to create a safe, clean environment to help our patients go home with…
We love to hear how our book, Stick with It, applies to your life and appreciate you sharing your stories with us.We have heard from leaders of business, churches, communities, schools and families. Here is one special letter we received from a very talented musician, Dan Rixon. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Colan, Let me start…
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…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 3: Attitude Inspiring leadership is defined by an inspiring attitude. Inspiring words and acts are preceded by an inspiring attitude. Like it or not, our thoughts and interpretations of people and circumstances directly influence our beliefs,…
The tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma killed 24 people, injured at least 377 and left about 33,000 residents with less than adequate or no shelter at all – that’s 60% of the city’s total population. So, how is it that only 29 people were in Red Cross shelters two days after the tornado hit?…
My family loves to watch the Olympics. Nothing stirs the emotions like seeing a lifelong journey of sacrifice and overcoming adversity culminating in either the joy of victory or the agony of defeat. Like nearly a billion others worldwide, we are personally drawn to the athletes’ stories. Not only are these athletes testaments to the…
