Because of our brain wiring, the facts and figures that we remember the most are attached to stories. That’s the reason that detailed visualization is at the top of my most effective goal setting tips. If you’re not creating a story for yourself as the star performer, you need to be. It’s a fantastic habit […]
Have you ever said “yes” and found yourself on a conference call, in a meeting or at a dinner party, thinking: “What the heck am I doing here?” It happens to all of us. You agree to something and then you regret the time and energy you spent on it because of one word— yes. […]
When CNN gave me the nickname “the female Jerry Maguire,” I wasn’t sure what to think. My career as a sports agent wasn’t quite as flamboyant as Tom Cruise’s character on screen, but it was a lot longer than two hours. And Jerry Maguire did stand true to his beliefs, which is what I try […]
Great leaders are always learning, and one of my favorite questions to ask them is, “What are you reading?” Their answers almost always inspire me, and that helps me inspire others. This summer, check out these five titles that are guaranteed to sharpen your leadership. Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving […]
Only a very small percentage of people are considered the best at what they do. And among this group, the outliers aren’t satisfied with being the best. They strive to distance themselves from their competition. So what is the secret sauce? Attitude? Talent? Luck? None of those are adequate. In my years of studying athletes, […]
Simply put, my dad is a badass. He is 84, and still has the perfect balance of advice, listening and modeling what being great is. In one word, he is amazing! More important than my opinion is the value of his example for leadership—mine and yours. My father is a great role model for doing, not […]
