Why write a book? Another book on leadership, well isn’t that just swell. Why write a book about leadership? Aren’t the shelves at Barnes and Noble® full of books about leadership? Yes. Yes, they are. But Walt Whitman answers it best for me; “That you are here—that...
Keep your Word The currency of any leader is trust. In order for people to follow you, they must know they can believe you. Do you keep your promises? Do you appear for your commitments? Are you able to complete projects on schedule? Trust is the key. The greater the...
Unlocking Potential Your team has untapped potential. Insecurity keeps them bravely sharing a possible game-changing idea. Fear of failure and shame locks them in a prison of never taking a risk. How do you change that? Preach life. Don’t send a text or email. Please...
Why Candor Works Want to scare a room full of people who have gathered for a meeting? State the following, “Today, we’re going to use candor.” People will nearly faint. Candor evokes fear and insecurity. But candor is the destination you must reach. As an...
When You’re Shocked By Words I was shocked by the words I was hearing. It was a business lunch. Myself, Jerry Grimes, Adam McCain and Rob Bunch. The topic? the launch and marketing of my soon to be released book. Rob, from The High Road Agency, said, “Now Brian, you...
Addicted to Anger I have a theory. We’re addicted to anger. Since we’re addicted to it, we have no problem in allowing it to spill out. And it spills out mostly online. We believe that we can hide behind a screen and a keyboard and type whatever we want without any...
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