The 2022 Kentucky Derby was won by a horse named Rich Strike. Rich Strike wasn't invited to be in the race until the day before the race, after another horse had to drop out. And to add to the craziness, Rich Strike was at 80:1 odds. When asked if he thought his horse could win, owner Rick Dawson looked right into the camera and said, "I would NEVER, EVER put a horse in a race I didn't think it could win." What a GREAT truth that all leaders should be measuring themselves against. Are you puttin...
Jun 30, 2022•20 min
Many leaders are delaying or avoiding the straight talk or difficult conversations they need to have with people above them, below them, and beside them in the organization. Here are five steps to ensure your next difficult conversation is effective, healthy, and productive.
Jun 23, 2022•17 min
Having a difficult conversation or confronting someone is not something to be avoided, it's essential to great leadership. These 10 commandments of confrontation can help set the environment appropriately to ensure that the outcomes of these confrontations are positive.
Jun 16, 2022•15 min
There is a lot of good news as the world comes out of the COVID years, but this also presents some challenges that leaders must confront.
Jun 09, 2022•18 min
We often give ourselves credit for being better listeners than we really are. Today we look at ten tips learned from personal experience that help improve your ability to listen.
Jun 02, 2022•20 min
Communicating with clarity is a leadership skill that is often overlooked. When you can develop this skill, you will increase the effectiveness of your team and improve results. Today, we discuss five ways you can improve your communication clarity.
May 26, 2022•19 min
Are you winning and achieving the results you need to achieve? Today Perry and Chris talk about what task-based and relationship-based leaders need to know to achieve results.
May 19, 2022•17 min
You were most likely promoted to a leadership position because you were a proficient manager. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what moves someone from a manager to a leader.
May 12, 2022•20 min
Leadership is influence, and author Brian Tracy suggests there are 10 qualities that all influential people exhibit. From Brian Tracy's book, "The 10 Qualities of Influential People."
May 05, 2022•19 min
Are you playing the hero for your team? Today, Chris and Perry talk about the role a leader should play to empower their team for maximum results.
Apr 28, 2022•18 min
Are you improving your team's performance? Today Perry and Chris talk about seven ways to position your team as a high-performance team.
Apr 21, 2022•21 min
Are you maximizing your ability to influence and persuade others? Today, Chris and Perry talk about things a leader can do to increase their ability to influence and persuade and teach their team to do the same.
Apr 14, 2022•16 min
The millennial generation is now in leadership positions reporting to a Gen X'er or baby boomer and leading a Gen Z'er. Today Perry and Chris talk about how these Gen Y leaders can succeed.
Apr 07, 2022•17 min
Negative team members can cause problems for the whole team. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what a leader can do to eliminate negative influences and grow their team.
Mar 31, 2022•21 min
Are you confident in your leadership ability? Today Perry and Chris talk about 5 ways to develop confidence as a leader.
Mar 24, 2022•17 min
Can a leader create loyalty in the people on their team? Today, Chris and Perry talk about things a leader can do to increase loyalty in their organization.
Mar 17, 2022•18 min
The higher you go the more talent you find. Today Perry and Chris talk about what separates one talented person from another.
Mar 10, 2022•21 min
True servant leadership requires you to place others above yourself. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what it means to lead with love, especially when you don't feel like it.
Mar 03, 2022•17 min
Leaders see more than others see, and they see it before others see. Today Perry and Chris talk about developing and communicating a vision that helps focus your team for success.
Feb 24, 2022•17 min
Is your perfectionism killing your ability to connect with others? Today, Chris and Perry talk about the importance of authenticity and not being so perfect that no one can connect with you.
Feb 17, 2022•16 min
Are you confident and humble? It's a tough combination for many leaders. Today Perry and Chris talk about one of Tim Elmore's Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: balancing confidence with humility.
Feb 10, 2022•14 min
What level of influence do you have with your boss? Chris and Perry talk about the importance of having a voice that your boss wants to hear.
Feb 03, 2022•19 min
Servant leadership and traditional leadership require different mindsets. Today, Perry and Chris talk about the five components of a servant leader mindset.
Jan 27, 2022•14 min
Are you a Servant Leader? Today, Chris and Perry talk about the challenge of leading and serving at the same time. Is it even possible?
Jan 20, 2022•18 min
The level of voluntary resignations is at an all-time high. What's a leader to do? Today Perry and Chris talk about what leaders can do to ensure you retain your top talent.
Jan 13, 2022•21 min
How is your leadership going? Today, Chris and Perry talk about how you can assess your leadership journey and steps to take to ensure you are growing and developing as a leader.
Jan 06, 2022•19 min
Hidden in the historic victory for the US Team at the recent Ryder Cup Golf Championship is a powerful example of servant leadership. Today, Chris and Perry talk about Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker and the power of servant leadership when leading high performance individuals.
Dec 30, 2021•17 min
Have you ever worked for a leader that wasn't that good of a leader? Today, Perry and Chris talk about the power of leading up in the organization and how you can increase your influence with a leader who's not leading.
Dec 23, 2021•16 min
Whether you are partnering or merging with another organization, there is always a risk that the two cultures will clash. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what leaders can do to minimize or eliminate "culture clash."
Dec 16, 2021•21 min
Your culture affects everything your organization is doing. Today, Chris and Perry conclude their talk with Greg Cagle about the 4 Dimensions of culture and how you design, deploy, promote, and protect the culture you desire for your organization.
Dec 09, 2021•23 min
