I've been reading a book by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert Sutton titled, Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense." It's all about using evidence-based management in organizations. The authors make some an interesting observations about poor...
In September, Doritos announced the fourth annual "Crash the Super Bowl" challenge in which they would air three "user generated" commercials during Superbowl XLIV. After more than 4,000 entries, the challenge has been narrowed to six finalists. And some serious prize...
So yesterday I'm sitting in the dentist chair getting a crown replaced when I hear an office worker talking to somebody on the phone--in a bit of a direct tone. As they're talking, my dentist quietly mumbles something under his breath--faint enough that I couldn't...
Trust is foundational to so many aspects of life. Healthy relationships and leadership require the deepest levels of trust. In John Maxwell's short leadership book, Mentoring 101, he sites the fallacies and facts on trust as researched by sociology professor, Morton...
Effective decision-making is essential for leaders. In a previous post, I shared the first five of ten keys to making great decisions. Those keys include: Acknowledge Your Core Values Gain Adequate Information Ask the Right Questions Seek Advice & Input from Other...
Decision-making and leadership go hand in hand. You don't get one without the other. And when the pressure is on, the ability to be decisive is essential. The real question is, "How do leaders consistently make great decisions?" Here are the first five of ten keys to...
Stuart Frankel is a Subway restaurant franchisee in Miami, Florida. After noticing sagging sales on the weekends, Frankel came up with an idea--he would sell footlong subs for $5.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. His sales immediately soared by double digits and to...
One of the most healthy practices a leader can engage in is reflective thinking. Reflective thinking is the habit of processing what you learn in preparation for application. It is often the forgotten leadership practice. Reflective thinking is, for the most part,...
Our culture is experiencing an unprecedented rate of change. And to influence our culture with the Gospel will require appropriate, often radical change. The following are a few of my favorite quotes that imply the need for change or the process of change from two...