If you know me at all, you know I have 2 rules of leadership: Treat people the way you want to be treated Do the RIGHT thing This week, a young man, the police and the owner of Bellhops all demonstrated through their actions what it actually means to live these...
So, do you treat employees the way THEY want to be treated or the way YOU want to be treated? It seems implausible that there would be a debate, but it’s a real issue many people and organizations are struggling to answer. To create an engaging organizational culture...
Ever hear the old adage, “You can win the battle and lose the war”? Leaders have to be careful to choose their battles wisely and avoid getting things done through Positional Power. Positional power is defined as the power associated with one’s title or position and...
One of the hardest things for any leader to do is address performance or behavior issues with an employee. The most common excuse I hear is, “I don’t want to be mean” or said in a different way, “I think it’s just a rough spot and it’ll work itself out.” But what few...
Last week I attended Billy Ray (Bill) Jones’ funeral. Bill was the father of one of my dearest friends and although I never met him personally, after listening to his eulogy, I felt I knew him. And what a beautiful, purposeful life he lived. What was his secret?...
Those of you who know me know my blood runs orange – Clemson orange. And, while I am disappointed in our loss this past week to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, Clemson and those players are still the winners. “You’re not good enough” “You can never achieve that...
