In a world of “do more with less,” creating and maintaining an incredible team culture can be challenging. As the CEO, manager, or leader of your organization, you have the …
Sometimes it’s just a fart machine on a bad day!
Ever have a bad day? Ever have something minor set you off because of your mood? Well, let me tell you a story. One time, at my Chick-fil-A restaurant on 71st Street, …
The Worst Advice I Ever Received and Why I Ignored it!
If you’re like me, you always have people giving you advice. The Bible talks very clearly about getting advice from others who have wisdom. However, sometimes we get advice from people that …
Quality, Not Just Quantity
I’ve heard many times people use the quote “Leaders are Readers.” I do agree with that to some extent, but I think it’s more about what we are learning, it …
Don’t Lead by Example!
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell defines leadership as influence, pure and simple. I don’t disagree with that. Unfortunately, I watch young entrepreneurs on a regular basis …
Why I Fired my Marketing Director for Thinking Small!
Years ago, I hired a Marketing Director that interviewed well, but when it came time to execute, she was boring, and although she was pleasant she was a small thinker, …
Three Steps to Maintaining your Back to Work Sanity
Returning back to work after a vacation or long weekend can prove to be a difficult task, However, just three small steps can prevent burnout your first day back. I …
Time Management for 2016
Time Management for 2016; the tipping point or “How busy is too busy?” I can get a lot of stuff done. I feel that I manage my time well, if nothing …
I Did My Best #Whatever
In my 27 years with Chick-fil-A, one of the things that I used to hear the most was, “I tried my best,” followed by the words we dread as leaders, …
Laying the Ground Work of Success
As a mentor of young men and women, overseeing a large organization and assisting others with their personnel, I often see development errors. There are those that feel they deserve the reward, before …
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