Reader: Morning Minute 6.24.25 “Big Projects Require Bold Leadership” (7 steps to move from complexity to completion) As the leader, you've accepted responsibility for a complicated project with high-stakes objectives. Success will require coordination across multiple departments, each performing different functions—but all working toward the same goal. How would YOU proceed? Let’s break it down into 7 clear, progressive steps: 1. Accept you can’t do it alone. Big projects demand...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Reader: Morning Minute 6.20.25 “Speak to Lead, Not to Be Liked!” In a recent Morning Minute, we covered How to Make Confident Decisions. But decision-making isn’t the final step—communicating that decision effectively is where leadership is truly tested. Here are 5 ways to speak to lead, with leadership impact: 1. Speak with authority. Understand that teams require effective leaders. Your words should carry the confidence of your decision. Prioritize clarity and purpose for maximum effect....
11 days ago • 3 min read
Reader: 🕒 Morning Minute – 6.17.25 “There Are No Mistakes… Only Lessons!” We’ve all heard it: “There are no mistakes, only lessons.” But is that really true? Of course we all make mistakes. If I teach a process incorrectly, that’s a mistake of commission. If I miss a deadline, that’s a mistake of omission. So why say there are “no mistakes”? Because the truth isn’t in denying the mistake—it’s in how we view it. When you see a mistake as a learning opportunity, you’ve transformed it into a...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Reader: “Why Would YOU Hire, or Promote You?” That’s a question you must be ready to answer—clearly, confidently, and convincingly. After decades of hiring people and helping others get hired or promoted, I’ve learned this: Those who prepare with purpose...rise faster. Let’s start by reviewing what matters most to employers and decision-makers today. 🔑 1. What Every Employer Expects—Always No matter the industry, these five traits are non-negotiable: Honesty – Builds trust. Responsibility –...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Reader: ✅ Morning Minute – 6/10/25 “Why Do Winners Welcome Competition!” Competition is a mirror, a mentor, and a motivator. Today’s Morning Minute Challenge: Write down who you consider the GOAT—the Greatest of All Time: In business? In sports? In innovation? In the military? Then ask yourself: Why them? What makes them truly great? Here’s what you’ll find: They didn’t run from competition—they welcomed it. They used it to sharpen their edge, raise their standards, and build the best version...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Reader Morning Minute 6/6/25 “Be More, Do More, & Earn More!” Have you ever wondered why I often end my talks and writings with this phrase? It’s more than a slogan—it’s a call to action that can transform your career, your relationships, and your finances. Let’s break it down: BE MORE:Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “What you are speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”Your actions—your manners, professionalism, and how much you care—speak volumes. People respond to how they...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Reader: (How visualization helps you achieve your goals) Morning Minute 6/3/25 “What YOU Visualize, YOU Can Achieve!” A business manager. A baseball coach. A home builder. What do they all have in common? They all want to achieve success. But first, they must answer one key question: “What does success look like?” The business manager sees a thriving company—profitable, growing, innovative, and staffed by engaged, well-trained people. The baseball coach sees a committed team that trains hard,...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Reader: “The SECRET To Making CONFIDENT Decisions!” (Learn the 4 steps to making confident decisions) In business, and in life, leaders must make big decisions with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Here’s a short story that shows how a clear method makes ALL the difference. While managing an auto dealership in South Carolina, our team geared up for a big Memorial Day Weekend sale. We had the inventory, the staff, and the systems in place. But as we finalized our advertising plan, several...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Reader: Morning Minute 5/26/25: "Why We Celebrate Memorial Day!" While the origins of Memorial Day are debated, its purpose is not. After the Civil War left 620,000 Americans dead, communities across the country—North and South—began honoring the fallen by decorating graves with spring flowers. This practice became known as Decoration Day, and in 1868, General John Logan declared it a national observance. It later became Memorial Day, held each year on the final Monday in May. Since our...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read