Taking a step back.. Leadership is about being vulnerable. It’s about going against the grain.  In fact, many times leadership requires you to put your neck on the line to direct change. This is a fundamental aspect of leadership. In order to do this… you need courage. WHY? Humans are wired to avoid conflict. That’s…

The first C of leadership is Clarity.  As the leader, clarity inward for yourself and clarity outward for your team & organization is the first step.  As without a clear target to pursue, friction and underperformance will set in any organization.  Thus, as a leader, you must take time to reflect, and go inward often,…

Advice to my former self: Rewind the clock to November 5, 2012, the day Tatiana & I launched our first Fit Body location, I would have told myself to invest & focus on developing my leadership skills.  As leadership (more than fitness/nutrition coaching) has been the biggest mover in growing my team and membership base.…

Simply put, to get people to do what they need to do to support the mission and team. As when the team wins, everyone wins. Simple but true. My question for you.. Are you working towards getting people to support the mission and team? If so, you are leading.. If not, get to it.

One of the most important but underutilized elements of leadership. Meaning leaders create & support small teams of leaders who have the autonomy to make decisions to move the mission forward. As even the best leaders can only truly invest their time and knowledge into a handful of people.  These people then lead their downline.…