In the 12 year period between 1992 – 2004, the Concord De La Salle high school football team in northern California went undefeated. During that span they won 151 consecutive games. Although only a high school football team, the winning streak — led by head coach Bob Ladoucer and his staff — was one the…
In the Academy Award winning movie Braveheart, there is a fascinating scene that speaks profoundly to what it means to be a leader. The segment opens to a chaotic scene of an assembly of Scottish nobles arguing about power and control among the clans. On the outskirts of the group is William Wallace, who clearly…
In the midst of the pace and pressure of leading people and managing a business, it is helpful to step back periodically and reflect on the fundamentals. Here are six essentials of leadership to help keep you focused. Envision (be clear)Clarity of vision drives quality of execution. Communicate the team’s vision and goals (where are…
Real leadership is about the person, not the position. You aren’t a leader simply because you have a position and a title. You are a leader because you think and act like a leader.
It’s no surprise that leading teams to produce exceptional results and endure through challenges consistently over time requires mental toughness. Here are some basic principles about mental toughness and the role that leaders play in building mentally tough people and teams. Read the brief descriptions below, then ask yourself: “Am I a mentally tough leader? Is…
In the COVID 19 landscape, many people are either working remotely or not at all. There are three steps to Build Trust Working Remotely: Character Trust – acting with integrity by following through with what you say you will do. Competence Trust – your ability to do your job and help others navigate their jobs. Connection…
Effective leaders make a difference by choosing encouraging words to build up members of their organization whether they report to them or not. Sharing encouraging words is a leadership tool that has never gone out of style. It’s especially important during challenging times. Right now many people struggle with uncertainty and the pesky anxiety that…
Character is one of the core Characteristics of a Leader when Building Trust. Join Focus 3 and Discuss the Principles of Leadership and competency in Character.
Great leaders are a magnet for talent in their organizations. In order to succeed, companies need great people. This means it is essential to have an effective strategy for recruiting, selecting, and retaining talent. But winning the war for talent requires much more than simply hiring high performers.
Trust is earned through your behavior, not granted by your position. Your influence and impact as a leader is not determined by the level of authority associated with your role, but by the trust you have built with the people in your organization.