The past may be behind us but it is what pushes us forward to greater understanding. For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences lead to a greater understanding of how to change that narrative in our own...Read More

You’re standing in the middle of a big bounce inflatable. The other people inside begin jumping. If you don’t join in and sync up with the movement, you’re going to fall flat on your face. I first started deconstructing Team Connection about five years ago, when I began writing my first book, The Seismic Shift...Read More

All humans are imperfect, a characteristic that leaders need to embrace in order to truly connect with their people. To all those leaders out there who are achievement junkies and/or recovering perfectionists, I have walked a mile in your shoes! And the things that I’ve learned along the way: Perfection Equals Disconnection. The Goal is...Read More

Individuals play the game while teams win it. Ever wonder what takes place behind the scenes of a Super Bowl team? Learn leadership best practices from former Super Bowl Champion, Jon Stinchcomb. Jon played for The New Orleans Saints for eight seasons and served on the offense with Drew Brees when they won Super Bowl...Read More

“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll Communication and connection are very different. Communication is transactional, getting information from A to B. Connection, on the other hand, is a shared experience. When interacting, do your people feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated? Are you interested in becoming more of a servant leader in 2023?...Read More

When you command and control you often end up with neither. Leadership styles differ but one of the longest-running and popular choices has been command and control, which the former Bnet.com once defined as a style of leadership that uses standards, procedures, and output statistics to regulate the organization. A command and control approach to...Read More

It’s time to reconsider what great leadership looks and feels like. Many people believe the enduring myth that leaders are born, that the qualities are in their DNA from Day One, and only a select few are capable of fulfilling the role. In reality, it takes hard work, dedication, and, most importantly, finding and connecting...Read More

Kindness can bring us together. Life can be hard. Many people lose themselves in the day-to-day grind, often unintentionally disconnecting from the world. Living a good, full life is almost impossible if you are not connecting and communicating with others. Yet, in a society where things move so fast and isolation seems so common, simple...Read More

Connection and communication are the keys. Being a leader today takes many qualities but at their core good, effective leaders have the ability to genuinely connect and communicate. People believe in and will fight for those who build sincere relationships grounded in authenticity. Seismic shifts can be jarring for some. It’s a break from the...Read More

It all starts with you. That statement sounds counterintuitive because we’re talking about meaningful connection with others, but in order to have the kind of relationship you need to be an effective leader you must first have a meaningful one with yourself. But how do you get started? Connection starts with yourself. You have to...Read More