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The One Sentence That Revealed a Leadership Problem In a recent leadership meeting, I heard a sentence that immediately told me something was wrong. A senior team member finally said: “Just tell us what you want and how you want it — and we’ll do it.” Think about that. That statement didn’t come from…
On March 20th, Bob Chapman passed away at the age of 86. A few years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Bob, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author of Everybody Matters. Bob built a $3 billion global company—but what made him extraordinary wasn’t just the business success. It was how he viewed leadership. Bob believed leadership and…
Last week I spoke about a moment every leader eventually faces: Go or no-go. But there’s another risk that doesn’t get talked about enough. Waiting too long to decide. Think about an airplane accelerating down the runway. Pilots are watching everything—speed, engines, weather, runway conditions. They know there’s a precise moment when they must…
Right now, a lot of companies are waiting. Waiting feels safe. But hesitation kills velocity. Now—velocity isn’t about moving fast. Sometimes the smartest move is to pause and ask: “What’s not working?” But there’s a point—like a plane on a runway— where waiting becomes the biggest risk. That’s when leaders must decide: Go or no-go. Not…
AI can write emails. AI can analyze data. AI can generate ideas. So if everyone has access to the same powerful tools, why do some leaders still outperform everyone else? Because the real advantage has nothing to do with technology. In the end, success will belong to those who know exactly where they’re going and have…
We just watched the Olympics — the best in the world. They’re already champions. Already proven. And yet they train like they have everything to prove. Why? Because they understand a truth most leaders forget: Past success is the fastest path to complacency. You’ve built revenue. You’ve built a reputation. You’ve built a team. But…
Everyone is always looking for that quick fix. That’s why Americans spend over $50 billion annually on vitamins and supplements. They want that quick fix. So, what’s the quick fix you need in order to increase your sales? Well, the magic bullet, in this case, comes in the form of three questions you need to…
Do you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…
Life is full of opportunities, but they don’t always knock twice. Success comes to those who are prepared. So when it’s your turn to step up, be ready to bring your A-game. Whether it’s a big presentation, a prospecting call, or any other challenge that comes your way, seize the moment and give it your…
While crisis management is always a top priority, many leaders are not adequately prepared to deal with a high-risk situation. Yet, failure to properly respond to a sudden crisis can be costly. According to Forbes, crisis preparation can cost anywhere from $60,000 to $500,000, depending on the industry and location. In comparison, unprepared companies often…
The One Sentence That Revealed a Leadership Problem In a recent leadership meeting, I heard a sentence that immediately told me something was wrong. A senior team member finally said: “Just tell us what you want and how you want it — and we’ll do it.” Think about that. That statement didn’t come from…
On March 20th, Bob Chapman passed away at the age of 86. A few years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Bob, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author of Everybody Matters. Bob built a $3 billion global company—but what made him extraordinary wasn’t just the business success. It was how he viewed leadership. Bob believed leadership and…
Last week I spoke about a moment every leader eventually faces: Go or no-go. But there’s another risk that doesn’t get talked about enough. Waiting too long to decide. Think about an airplane accelerating down the runway. Pilots are watching everything—speed, engines, weather, runway conditions. They know there’s a precise moment when they must…
Right now, a lot of companies are waiting. Waiting feels safe. But hesitation kills velocity. Now—velocity isn’t about moving fast. Sometimes the smartest move is to pause and ask: “What’s not working?” But there’s a point—like a plane on a runway— where waiting becomes the biggest risk. That’s when leaders must decide: Go or no-go. Not…
AI can write emails. AI can analyze data. AI can generate ideas. So if everyone has access to the same powerful tools, why do some leaders still outperform everyone else? Because the real advantage has nothing to do with technology. In the end, success will belong to those who know exactly where they’re going and have…
We just watched the Olympics — the best in the world. They’re already champions. Already proven. And yet they train like they have everything to prove. Why? Because they understand a truth most leaders forget: Past success is the fastest path to complacency. You’ve built revenue. You’ve built a reputation. You’ve built a team. But…
Everyone is always looking for that quick fix. That’s why Americans spend over $50 billion annually on vitamins and supplements. They want that quick fix. So, what’s the quick fix you need in order to increase your sales? Well, the magic bullet, in this case, comes in the form of three questions you need to…
Do you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…
Life is full of opportunities, but they don’t always knock twice. Success comes to those who are prepared. So when it’s your turn to step up, be ready to bring your A-game. Whether it’s a big presentation, a prospecting call, or any other challenge that comes your way, seize the moment and give it your…
While crisis management is always a top priority, many leaders are not adequately prepared to deal with a high-risk situation. Yet, failure to properly respond to a sudden crisis can be costly. According to Forbes, crisis preparation can cost anywhere from $60,000 to $500,000, depending on the industry and location. In comparison, unprepared companies often…