Communication is the 4th C in effective leadership
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.
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.
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 […]
Courage is the next C in the 5 step framework of leadership.
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
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, […]
Leadership Advice to my Former Self
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. […]
The true goal of a leader
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.
Decentralized Command.
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. […]
My biggest leadership secret?
The ability to lead yourself. Sounds basic but it’s extremely true. When you develop the ability to lead yourself by creating discipline in your life (eating well, exercising, being an early riser and overall highly dependable). You will be able to accomplish many things from a productivity perspective as its first value point. But much […]
Leadership is always the problem and always the solution.
In fact and in the words of Jocko Willink… There are no bad teams. Rather, just bad leaders. That’s incredibly humbling, but also incredibly empowering. As the greater you lead yourself, the greater you can lead others. It starts with you. And once you accept this very difficult reality that your current leadership is the […]