Reader: Morning Minute 2.20.26Self-Esteem vs. Self-ControlWhy feeling good and being good must work together. Self-esteem and self-control are often used interchangeably. But they are not the same. Understanding the difference, and how they work together, is essential if young adults are going to be more, do more, and achieve more. Let’s look at each. And, why both matter. Self-Esteem: Nathaniel Branden, author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, defined this trait as the confidence in one’s...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.6.26 Your Reactions to Team Member Turbulence Three conflicts. Three decisions. Three outcomes. Today’s Morning Minute breaks down how each situation was handled — and the leadership principle behind each one. In the last Morning Minute, I shared three real-world examples of team member turbulence and asked how you would handle them: • Mike & Andrew (Fast Food Restaurant) • Caitlin & Melissa (Call Center) • John & Matthew (Auto Dealership) Today, as promised, I’ll...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.3.26 Team Member Turbulence: How Would You React? Conflict between strong team members is inevitable. How you handle it determines whether performance improves, or resentment grows. Below are three real-life examples of team member turbulence I’ve personally encountered. As you read each one, think about how you would handle it. 1) Mike & Andrew – Fast-Food Restaurant Mike and Andrew were both effective managers. · Mike excelled at getting results through creativity...
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Reader: What Highly Intelligent People Do Differently! How self-control, discipline, and character drive clarity, growth, and better decisions! Think of someone you consider highly intelligent. Now, compare them to these eight defining attributes. Highly intelligent people… 1. They speak sparingly, clearly, and with authority. When they speak, it is to clarify and elevate understanding, not to dominate or intimidate. 2. They ask thoughtful questions. They are lifelong learners who use...
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Reader: Transforming Team Performance Through Servant Leadership Every leader says they want a high-performing team. Far fewer are willing to examine how their own behavior may be limiting that outcome. In studying teams that consistently improve, as well as those that don’t, four leadership qualities repeatedly separate performance from potential: honesty, integrity, discipline, and work ethic. Not as ideals, but as daily behaviors. Let’s look at how these qualities actually influence...
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Reader: Three habits that build trust & accountability while stimulating future growth. Morning Minute – 1.23.26 How Great Leaders Inspire Real Cooperation! Think about the best, most effective leader you know. What is it about that person that you remember most? When you reflect on leaders whom people truly want to follow, three attributes consistently stand out: articulation, collaboration, and accountability. Let's examine each... Articulation: The words you choose, and how you deliver...
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Reader: How championship teams understand winning in ways that others don't! Morning Minute – 1.20.26 “What Nick Saban Teaches About Winning!” Championships aren’t won on game day: they’re built long before the first whistle! In studying why winners win, and why some dominate year after year, one coach stands out: Nick Saban. Saban explains that championship teams aren’t built on talent alone. They are built through a deliberate process that consistently overwhelms opponents. His approach...
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Reader: Morning Minute – 1.16.26 “A College Lesson Worth Remembering!” Why everyday life displays the ingenuity and beauty of how our economy really works The economics professor entered his classroom of 20 students and began class a little differently. “Today,” he said, “we’re going to participate in a project.” He divided the students into four teams of five and gave them their first instruction. “As a team,” he said, “list every activity you performed yesterday, from the moment you woke up...
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