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Excuse-itis
I’ve worked with a lot of teams over the years and I’ve seen a disease that runs rampant in teams existing in drama. I’ve seen it so much, I’ve even coined my own phrase for it- excuse-itis. Excuses are a pesky thing because they tend to multiply. The more we make...
5 Steps to Build Trust
Over the years, there’s one thing that I'm learning over and over about leadership- it’s a relational game. Leadership is proven by followership. Think about it. No one wants to follow someone that’s unorganized. Nobody is trying to become like the guy who never...
Failure Isn’t An Option
The best leaders are those that realize failure isn’t an option. I’ve got your attention, don’t I? Here’s what I mean. The best leaders are the ones that don’t take themselves too seriously. They understand that life is a cycle of research and development. They...
The Power in Asking
When someone brings you a problem and asks what to do, what’s your typical response? Don’t overthink it. Do you discuss the issue with them? Ask them more questions about their problem and try to get them to a resolution? That’s very noble and no doubt motivated by...
Why Refusing to Rescue Your Team Might Actually Save Them
What if I told you that failure might be the very best thing to happen to your team? It’s a funny thing, but we tend to learn more from failure than we do success. But what happens if our teams don’t have room to fail because we keep saving them? It communicates to...
2 Mindsets to Create Productivity
Productivity tools are awesome. There’s always something new, and they’re so helpful. I’m a fan. And I’m always going to use them, but I’ve found that creating mindsets is what’s most important. Once you have the mindset, the methods will follow. But how do you...
How to be Healthy in Every Area in 2019
The beginning of a new year is a natural time for reflection. We all tend to look back at the previous year to help guide where we want to go - and not go - in the new year. We all want to get better from year-to-year and become happier, healthier versions of...
Questions to Remove Your Mental Lid
I did it again and signed up for another half-marathon. Crazy, right? Sometimes I think so. However, I’ve become a bit obsessed with what’s actually possible for me. I’ve started to wonder, “How far can I really go?” “What else is possible for me?” Now my wife and I...
What Does Drama-Free Living Mean to Me?
“So what does Drama-Free living even mean to you?” This question came from a team member that had been with me for almost a year. It took me by surprise. I thought I had shared my heart and assumed he knew. And then the lightbulb went off. If it wasn’t clear to...
The Ability To Lead Yourself
If you can master yourself.. you can master anything else. Dennis discusses the importance of learning to lead yourself.
I Will Not Feel Entitled
https://youtu.be/jfQ9WJFL6Ow In this video Dennis discusses the 8 beliefs to live drama free.
G2 Focusing System
In this leadership moment Dennis explains how “gratitude” and “giving” can help your creativity and productivity.