When Legacy Becomes a Liability
A founder’s legacy is often their proudest achievement—but it can also become their greatest obstacle.
leadership
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Innovating with Lean Startups
As you read this post, you will gain a general understanding of a valuable concept found in Brant Cooper’s book “The Lean Entrepreneur“. These concepts may not be new, but…
What Behaviors Destroy Leaders?
Why do so many leaders fail to finish well? Drawing on Dr. J. Robert Clinton’s research, this post explores the sobering reality that only one in three biblical leaders completed their calling faithfully. It examines the six major behaviors that derail leaders—misuse of money, abuse of power, pride, sexual misconduct, family dissension, and complacency—and offers practical insights on spiritual disciplines, lifelong learning, and mentoring as keys to finishing strong.
Successful Leaders Have Sharper Minds
Successful leaders often seem to have sharper minds than the rest of us—isn’t that how they got to the top in the first place? While we often assume that people…
Tell me what you say “Yes” to, and I’ll tell you who you are.
“The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything.” — Warren Buffett According to Aristotle, our actions shape our identity.…
The Power of the Rockefeller Habits: A Comprehensive Guide
Stranded on a desert island or not, Vern Harnish’s book Scaling Up should be essential reading for students, supervisors, and business executives. It ranks at the top of all of…
Everything is an Interview: How to Act, Help, and Behave in Life
Like many parents, Suzy and I volunteer to support the efforts at school. This weekend was no different with our son’s high school drumline competition. There’s the hustle and bustle…
Discover Your Conflict Management Style – Download Assessment Tool
This tool has 45 questions and identifies six different styles for managing differences: Persuading, Compelling, Avoiding/Accommodating, Collaborating, Negotiating, and Supporting—each can be an appropriate style, and none should be thought of as 'bad' or inferior.
7 Habits Personal Workbook
One of our classes required us to fill out the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Personal Workbook and write a 5-7 page paper.
9 Things Successful People Do Differently
Discover the nine evidence-based strategies that set successful people apart, based on Heidi Grant Halvorson’s research. This post unpacks practical habits like setting specific goals, seizing opportunities, tracking progress, cultivating grit and willpower, and focusing on positive actions—empowering you to achieve your goals through what you do, not just who you are.