Success Leaves Clues: Nick Saban’s Leadership Lessons
Success leaves clues. Like within our franchise system, most times there’s not a need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, look for success at the highest levels and model it. That’s the formula I have used for any success I have achieved to date. And one that I encourage you to do the same. Recently, Steven […]
Leadership is influence. Nothing more or less.
Last week I had one of my followers on the Gram tell me I was an idiot on a post I made about citing Adolf Hitler’s strong leadership skills. He went on to tell me how Hitler was a horrible person so couldn’t be a good leader. Stating that he didn’t get any electoral votes […]
The 5 C’s of the leadership framework is Consistency.
The 5 C’s of the leadership framework is Consistency. As its essence, Consistency is trust. And without trust, a leader is ineffective and the team & mission break down. The cold hard truth. So if you want to separate yourself, begin cleaning up your consistency. Email on a schedule. Meet on a schedule Work out on […]
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.