Everyone is on the Front Lines

Everyone is on the Front Lines

EVERYONE IS ON THE FRONT LINES.  Enduring Leadership #3 In the book, “Ten Caesars” by Barry Strauss, he writes “It is easier to inspire troops who are marching off to war than those who are sitting on garrison duty.” Those marching to war, they need...
Leaders are a strange breed.

Leaders are a strange breed.

Leaders are a strange breed. Enduring Leadership #2 Leaders are a strange breed.  Why do I mean by strange? There’s something in us that doesn’t allow us to throw in the towel. Leadership is hard. People are confusing. Goals are massive. But it’s fun. You enjoy the...
Unlocking Potential

Unlocking Potential

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

Why Candor Works

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

When You’re Shocked By Words

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...