How to Empower Without Losing Control

When I interviewed Mr. Doug Hyde, Executive Vice President of a major architectural firm, for my book, The Power of Being All In, he told me something worth noting. His organization expected to roughly double in size over the next three to five years. Then he told me how: “We need to continue to grow … Read more

The Future of Leadership, Part 2: Leadership Mindsets

 “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John C. Maxwell A well-known author and speaker, Jacob Morgan, has been studying the future of leadership, and he provides us with some thoughtful insights as he describes the four “mindsets” of the successful future leader: Global … Read more

Leaders Grow Leaders

Leaders grow leaders. They celebrate the successes of those they serve. This concept of servant leadership is at the heart of a Level 5 “All In” culture. Here’s what noted author Ken Blanchard says about the importance of servant leadership to the development of that world-class culture: When I mention servant leadership to many organizational … Read more

The Power of Servant Leadership

“I’ve been a big believer, that if you’re going to lead, you have to serve and support,” 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto said in a 2016 interview with Army magazine, “That gives you the permission and credibility to lead.” And not only did Mr. DePinto talk about servant leadership, he demonstrated it when he walked into … Read more