How to Bring Out the Best in People

(Excerpt from my new book:  Maximize Your Influence) What’s the gold inside of this person? I’m sure you’ve heard of the golden rule; do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.  It’s one of the greatest truths to live by.  I’ve created another Golden Rule that I think is just as powerful:  […]

How to Connect with People

From Knowledge To Application I just pulled out Keith Ferrazzi’s book “Never Eat Alone”.  I think this must be my 6th time reviewing the book.  Do you have books like this?  Certain books that you regularly review?  I don’t think information is our problem today.  We’re starved for wisdom in a sea of information.  If […]

What’s The Greatest Investment You Can Make?

Your Greatest Investment It’s the day after Christmas and I can honestly say it was a great holiday.  It wasn’t because of the gifts or the food but it was the simple fact of spending time with those that I love without an agenda.  I think sometimes for me it’s hard to simply sit and […]

You can always tell who the leader in a group is.  He is the one asking the questions. -Hilton Johnson

How To Increase your Influence with People

 Influence is Based on Trust Trust is never static.  Everything you do impacts others’ level of trust in you because there is a difference between being trustworthy and being trusted.  How you behave as a leader is always under the microscope, so be very conscious of whether you are building or diminishing trust. Have you […]

How to Be a Great Coach to Your Team

Coaching Questions for Your Team The Pull Model is a coaching mindset of high performance leaders that makes all the difference in the world.  Instead of basing your leadership on having to push your team for performance, you can actually use attraction to empower them to fulfill their potential.  Instead of trying to force them […]

Making Great Decisions

Decisions Are Personal But Never Private I was talking the other day about how to motivate your team with Mark Lay, the president of AA TEX LAWNS in Charlotte, NC and was reminded that there are many variables that play into motivation. Honestly, if you are only tying motivation to compensation you are missing the […]