Insight

During my career it became apparent to me that having insight into a situation was essential to an effective resolution. What a Captain Obvious observation…..As a young sales manager I was sure I knew what my team should in any given situation, Why shouldn’t my charges do what seemed right to me?Little did I realize…

Insight

During my career it became apparent to me that having insight into a situation was essential to an effective resolution. What a Captain Obvious observation…..As a young sales manager I was sure I knew what my team should in any given situation, Why shouldn’t my charges do what seemed right to me?Little did I realize…

Leadership

As sports fans, we often admire the exceptional leadership displayed by sports figures like coaches, general managers, and athletic directors. Their ability to motivate teams to sustained success is not rooted in intimidation or fear, but in trust and respect. True leaders are authentic, genuine, and uphold integrity, earning the trust of those they lead.…

Integrity

I recently reread an Earl Nightingale piece that talked about integrity. This term brings so many things to light. It’s all about doing what is right, not necessarily that which is expedient. Doing something because everyone else does it doesn’t fit this definition of integrity. Upholding the truth is essential, not shading some truth with…

Another thought about insight….Watching the Washington Commanders remarkable turnaround this past season provides a good case study on how effective enlightened management can be transformative. When Dan Quinn was fired by Atlanta a few years ago he went through a self reflection. He sought the views of former players and coaches he had worked with. The feedback indicated he needed to delegate more and improve his communication. Developing and empowering coaches became a focus. He was able to help his assistants grow into their jobs by delegating more responsibility. As the workload spread he had more people implementing his vision. Buy in from his staff created more positive enthusiasm.The lessons Quinn learned are not unique. Most of us learn this as we grow. The issue can be that under stress from occasional setbacks we fall back on unproductive habits and lose our focus. It seems he was able to keep the whole team, players and coaches motivated. The organization is now viewed as a great place to be, brotherhood runs deep, as mutual respect and accountability became shared behaviors. What a success story!

Success

Why are some people successful where others struggle? There are certainly many reasons but what seems to be essential to success is to have a goal. When there is a clearly articulated goal that is focused on daily the likelihood of success is high. Obstacles are overcome and adversities navigated, but the goal is always…