Need A Role Model? Try Dabo Swinney

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Dabo Swinney, head coach of the 2016 National Champion Clemson Tigers, overcame multiple life challenges before reaching the heights of coaching success. How did Swinney conquer his circumstances when so many others are defeated by life’s misfortunes? Imagine: Your older brother is injured in a devastating car accident. He spends two weeks in a coma and suffers severe memory loss. The ... Read More

7 Reasons Leaders Are Readers

He never graduated from college, but he claimed to have read every book in his public library in Independence, Missouri. On April 12, 1945, this humble farm boy would be sworn in as the 33rd President of the United States. What did Harry Truman know about leadership we can learn from today? “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders ... Read More

Best of the World of Work — Vol. III

Below are my favorite pieces about business, performance and productivity. Enjoy. Productivity — The Next Web: 7 Mental Models You Should Know For Smarter Decision Making Organizational Behavior — HBR: The More You Energize Coworkers, The Better Everyone Performs Talent — TED/Kare Anderson: Be An Opportunity Maker Employee Engagement — Entrepreneur: When You Hire The Right Managers, Engagement Improves Strategy ... Read More

10 Ways Coach Bruce Gemmell Helps Katie Ledecky Win

While we’re not all Olympic athletes, we can all use a good coach to help us achieve our goals. So, what makes a good coach? How do they help their clients grow, achieve and succeed? A Passion For Coaching It’s often said that great writers don’t want to write, they have to write. Same thing with good coaches. A good coach lives ... Read More

Best of the World of Work — Vol. II

Following is a round-up of my favorite articles from the last three months. Each essay will elevate your perspective and help improve your performance—in your work and your life. Enjoy. Inspiration — Runners World: Patrick Downes Becomes First Boston Bombing Amputee To Finish Marathon Career — Susan Cain/Quiet Revolution: How To Win The Career Lottery Positivity — Forbes: What Negativity ... Read More

2016 CliftonStrengths Summit Highlights

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Every 24 hours another 7,986 people around the globe take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) assessment to discover their unique, natural talents. At this rate, the strengths movement will soon deliver life-changing insights to its 15 millionth person. Last week over 740 coaches, educators and business leaders met in Omaha, Nebraska to share, learn and grow in their strengths journeys at the world’s very ... Read More

Google’s Mission Statement and What It Means To You

Laszlo Bock, Head of People Operations at Google, explores the power and benefits of a Google’s mission statement in chapter two of his best-selling book, “Work Rules: Insights From Google That Will Transform How You Live And Leads”. Google’s mission statement is simple and straightforward: “To organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” How does this simple ... Read More

Best of the World of Work — Vol. I

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Each essay below illuminates the world of modern work, highlights important trends and enhances our perspective. My favorite articles on talent, work and leadership from Q1 2016. Enjoy. Management — Knowledge at Wharton: Love Me Do – Lessons From The Fifth Beatle Love Me Do: Management Lessons from the Fifth Beatle Innovation — HBR: Create The Future, Manage The Present and ... Read More