Reader: Morning Minute 2.20.26 When Do YOU Handle Insubordination? Immediately. Better yet — before it happens. Insubordination is not just disobedience. It is poison to culture, authority, and teamwork. The best way to handle insubordination is in 3 stages: Prevent it in hiring. Protect against it in onboarding. Address it immediately when it appears. As we continue, remember... Education without action is just entertainment. Now, let’s examine each of these 3 stages. 1️⃣ During the Hiring...

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...

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...