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5 Ways To Grow A Little Each Day

As you lead others in your organization, you pull them along your growth trajectory. That means you need to be growing as well. 

I love what poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said:

The purpose of that apple tree is to grow a little new wood each year. That is what I plan to do.

He saw the purpose of the tree as to grow every year. I see the purpose of a leader as to grow a little every day (along with the myriad of other purposes and needs of a leader). 

Your growth matters. You need to take it seriously. It will not only help you but those you lead.

So…

How do you grow a little every day? I’ve got five ways you can do this.  Read more...

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Have You Decided What The New Year Will Look Like?

It’s nearing the end of the year. There are only 27 more days until we ring in 2025. How did we get here so quickly?
It doesn’t matter in the end. But what matters is what you’re planning for this coming year.

Why does it matter? Because the way you plan for the new year will be the way the new year goes.

Have You Decided What The New Year Will Look Like?

Our lives are a compilation of the choices we make.

We can choose to drink the 40oz beer with the guys. Pack on the calories with the beer, deal with the hangover tomorrow morning, and feel horrible about what we might have done. Or we can choose to abstain and have a flavored water instead. The next day, we remember everything we did. There’s no hangover. We still had a great time with our friends.  Read more...

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Moana 2

A Reel Leadership Article

If you enjoy this article, you’ll love my book Reel Leadership. It’s available on Amazon.

The hit Disney movie Moana returned to movie theaters with its sequel the weekend of Thanksgiving 2024. We have Dwayne Johnson returning as the voice of the demigod Maui and Auli’i Cravalho returning as the star of the film Moana. 

While not as good as the original Moana, Moana 2 continues in the tradition of the first film. Moana has become a Wayfinder. A Wayfinder is someone who can navigate the raging seas, discover new lands, and possibly reunite the world’s lost people.

Moana, a Polynesian Disney princess with darker skin and black hair, smiling while leaning forward on a wooden boat

Moana’s mission in Moana 2 is to seek out the lost people and reunite the people of the world. Her task is huge as she will have to overcome the challenges set forth by Nalo (Tofiga Fepulea’i), a storm god. He’s preventing people from finding the island of Motufetu. It’s rumored that if a person were to step foot on Motufetu, the people would be reunited.   Read more...

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5 Leadership Books To Read In December 2024

I love finding and reading/listening to great books. They help me gather the wisdom of others who have been there and done that. They’ve gone through trials and tribulations I won’t have to if I heed their tales.

That’s why I love bringing you a list of great books to read every month. I can help you avoid some of those same traps and tribulations.

This month is no different. Here’s your reading list for December 2024.

5 Leadership Books To Read In December 2024

1. Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King, Halee Fischer-Wright:

In Tribal Leadership, Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright examine what it takes to build great organizations. They’ve noticed 5 levels to great organizations.   Read more...

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Coach K’s Two Ways To Build Trust

Coach Mike Krzyzewski was the American basketball coach for Duke University from 1980 to 2022. His time as a coach led to many victories and awards. These include:

  • 5 national titles
  • 13 Final Fours
  • 15 ACC tournament championships
  • 13 ACC regular season titles
  • 1,202 victories

His record says a lot about what he accomplished and did with the young men he coached over 40 years. In fact, he currently holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach in DI men’s basketball history. 

Wow!

To be honest, I’m not a huge basketball fan. I don’t watch it on TV unless I’m at a restaurant and a game is playing on their TV sets. It’s not something I enjoy.

However, learning about Coach K (how people refer to Mike Krzyzewski) has been eye-opening. His class Values-Driven Leadership on MasterClass is one I’d recommend leaders to watch and learn from.  Read more...