Our actions speak more eloquently than anything we can say about ourselves. Humility is not thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less. We can all afford to say less about ourselves and do more for others. ------------------- Find quick insights on 31 leadership topics in Leadership Matters. "Leadership Matters is full of simple…
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 may think they are, they are of greater value to someone not so fortunate as you. The straightforward way to live…
Whether you coach a team at work, at home or in the community, this short video provides 25 quick quotes from our new book to help you elevate your coaching game. Here's to building a winning team! Video of nipNK4JJaJY
In the midst of graduation season this two-minute video can motivate students and parents alike to change the world! View it here. Here's to taking the first step this weekend!
Video of CKoXNKvrJpM Margie Blanchard graciously granted her time for an interview with me several years back. Margie has been a driving force behind The Ken Blanchard Companies' growth as a premier management consulting firm. One of Margie's profound reflections particularly struck me. During our discussion, she shared her perspective after she and Ken lost…
Here are 10 questions for you to ponder on your own or pose to friends this weekend. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? Why do we say something is out of whack? What is…
Have a need? Help someone else succeed. Shift your focus to what you have instead of what you're lacking, then share it. Life has a predictable way of boomeranging the good we put into the world right back to us. -------------------- In Orchestrating Attitude, we discuss practical actions you can take to control your…
Here are 21 Fun Facts for your party conversation this weekend. Be prepared for a few raised eyebrows; but, trust us, these validated claims are not fiction. We have hyperlinked them to verify that they are factual. 1. Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa. 2. Anne Frank, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barbara…
Am I a boring consultant who spends all day in client meetings or am I hitting my peak with daily disciplines so I can make a positive difference for leaders? The answer is both! It just depends on whether you are my children or my client. Our perspective determines how we view…
In 7 Moments...that Define Excellent Leaders, I share the story of Charlie Jones. Charlie is a sportscaster who has covered several Olympic games in his long career. At the 1996 games in Atlanta, he was assigned to announce the rowing, canoeing and kayaking events – a situation that left him less than thrilled, since it…
