Communication is the 4th C in effective leadership.  From Kennedy to Hitler (yes he was a horrible person but great leader), to Martin Luther King Jr., great leadership requires strong communication. In fact, you cannot show me a strong leader without this ability.  This is especially true in today’s technological age. As there are many…

Connection is the next C in the 5 step framework of leadership. Why? Leadership is about being able to build deep connections with others. Otherwise known as relationships. In fact, in order to acquire leadership capital with your following, you have to build strong relationships.  There’s no other way. As without deep connection, it’s an…

Connection is the next C in the 5 step framework of leadership. Why? Leadership is about being able to build deep connections with others. Otherwise known as relationships. In fact, in order to acquire leadership capital with your following, you have to build strong relationships.  There’s no other way. As without deep connection, it’s an…

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.…