Leaders take the lead. Sounds basic but is often overlooked in leadership. When starting any new initiative, here’s the tough truth. There is always resistance. There are always unknowns and kinks to work through in anything new. Always. This is the reason why when a leader begins a new initiative, they must be the ones…

We learned last week that leaders connect. A way to connect is through translation; which is today’s lesson. You see, effective leaders translate. In other words, they speak to their audience. I was reminded of my recent trip to London for my friend Matt’s wedding. Thankfully, we use the same English language.  But there are…

A big aspect of leadership is connection. There are many ways to do this. A big one is through language & culture. Why? These things are meaningful to people. I was reminded of this on my recent trip to the UK for my friend Matt’s wedding. While I met many Britts. Being a first-world country…

As the headline states, the more perspective you gain, the better leader you can become. There are many ways to gain perspective. Today’s lesson is about travel. I learned this lesson in May 2004 when I enrolled myself through a study abroad program entering my senior year of college. I put myself on a plane…

I just did a podcast swap with a new friend Ben Newman. Ben and I were introduced through our mutual friend Amberly Lago. We both come from the Midwest, from homes with abandoned fathers who were addicts, went to the same university, and have a passion for coaching, winning, and leading. Kindred spirits. Ben was…