Railroads to Success
On the 23rd of January, my first son Jonah was born. He was 8.6 lbs and 54 cm (tall like his dad — I’m 6”4’). One of the biggest things that I’ve discovered with having a newborn is that your own personal routines get thrown out of whack. I’ve had very little sleep and I’ve […]
The 3 Biggest Presentation Mistakes (That Will Put Off Your Audience Instantly)
I’ve been presenting for over a decade now, and I’ve seen outstanding presentations and devastating ones. I believe being able to present effectively in pubic is one of the most powerful skills that you, as a leader, can have. It is one of those skills that make you stand out for either a positive or […]
The Missing Piece to Goal Setting
Our first baby boy arriving in the next week or so! As you can see, we’ve spent time preparing his little room with the bunting, the cot, the baby bouncer and the inspiring quote (as every son of a motivational expert should have :). The date that’s coming up is imminent. Very soon, we will […]
How to Get Your People into ‘FLOW’
During many of the times I’ve felt challenged, I’ve had an internal tendency to want to get out of the challenge, but I’ve also enjoyed the struggle at some level. It’s an interesting tension of enjoying the pressure but at the same time, wanting to be released from it. If you reflect on your life, […]
Do your employees like you?
One of the foundations of being a relational leader is having warmth. Warmth is about approachability. It’s about being a leader who is approachable to colleagues and employees. This is important because it reduces a ‘fear response’ in an employee. David Rock, in his neuroscience research, found that when people create a non-threatening environment, they […]
Give Presence
Every Monday night, my wife and I go on a date night. One of the biggest challenges I find as a male is to be present. My wife Sarah (who is 33 weeks pregnant) will be sitting across the table from me, sharing her heart, and I’ll be looking into her eyes, but in my […]
Relational Leadership
I believe that leaders need to find a nice balance between challenge and relationship. Many leaders today either verge too much on trying to get the other person to like them (relationship), or too much on trying to drive the other person (challenge). There needs to be a nice balance between creating likability and pushing […]
The 5 Biggest Productivity Mistakes
What keeps managers stressed and overwhelmed? After working with hundreds of managers across the country, I’ve noticed that there are patterns that high performers maintain with their use of time. On the same note, I’ve noticed that poor-performing managers make common mistakes, keeping them overwhelmed and stressed. Here is the good news: You have […]
The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Destroy Career Advancement
If you’ve been working in a career for 15 years and the joy has gone out of it, and you feel like you’re running out of time to go after what you truly want — this article will make you change gears. I’ve noticed three major mistakes that keep people from truly having a sense […]
You’re More Powerful Than You Think
One of my clients the other day told me about a time he was speaking with a stranger at a coffee shop. After a short conversation, the stranger mentioned that he was a close friend of a significant business owner in the area. He mentioned it in passing, but my client’s ears pricked up and […]