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If you’re a leader and you’re also the smartest person around the table…that’s a HUGE problem. Find out why that is by watching the FULL video here.

Here’s why I feel so strongly about this: the words ‘human resources’ have NOTHING to do with creating a great experience for your team; nor with attracting, developing and retaining talent.

Often your potential is just beyond your comfort zone. Beyond what you think it’s possible. So do you really know what you’re capable of? Find out what I mean by that by watching the FULL video

A couple weeks ago, I was preparing for a keynote in North Carolina. I knew I needed feedback on this keynote, because I was trying something I hadn’t done before.

Doing the minimum necessary work may sound like a good idea in some situations, but in high stakes situations? It can cost you. Find out what it cost me by watching the FULL video

Assuming positive intent in people is not just nice. It's a powerful tool for any leader. Here’s why.

Do you have a leadership team OR do you have a bunch of leaders reporting to you? What’s the difference?

Assuming that people will do what they say they’ll do is one type of trust. But, the real glue that holds a team together is a very different type of trust. I talk about it in this article.

Values are not just something that looks good on a plaque. Or something you do because a coach, consultant or book tells you it’s a good idea. They have the power to ANCHOR your company’s culture.

Leaders often ask me about ways to build a culture of accountability - a culture where people commit and honor their commitments.

When it comes to measuring the talent of your team, it needs to go beyond making sure you're having annual or semi-annual performance planning discussions. There is a better way, and I talk about how in this video

While recently working on my keynote with the amazing folks at Heroic Public Speaking, I had a realization about my writing approach that directly relates to the way I coach leadership teams. To hear about it, check out this video.

Don't wait for an exit interview to find out why one of your A-players, why one of your superstars has left the organization. Find out a better option in the following video.

What have you been missing out on by looking down? By focusing on survival? Learn what happens when you decide to switch your perspective and start looking up

Disagreements in meetings are not a problem. In fact, if you ask me, they’re a sign of a healthy team. But how you lead through and beyond disagreement is crucial? I share a very important leadership principle in the video.

Sick and tired of popsicle exercises, marshmallow exercises and other team building shortcuts? Me too!

Fluctuations in your success are never accidental. Asking yourself the RIGHT questions - when things go well or badly - is key to understanding the mechanisms of your success.

Sales are down, morale is low, there’s no accountability...these are the kinds of symptoms you, like many other leaders, try to solve every day. So where should you start? The answer may surprise you.

If motivation depended only on seeing results, many of us wouldn’t be in business anymore. It’s when you know your lagging and leading indicators that you can play the long game of success. Tell me what yours are.

A couple weeks ago, I lost my dad. But there's something I always ask myself when going through a difficult event like this — it’s a useful question for each of us to ask.