Wells Fargo. Enron. The Challenger disaster. The Ford Pinto. The Baylor University football program. The list goes on for a long, long time. These are examples of doing the wrong thing – often with the senior leadership actually leading the wrong, or at the very least condoning the wrongdoing. It would be almost natural at … Read more
“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” John C. Maxwell Who’s the leader you admire most? Why does he or she stand out in your mind? Have you ever tried to describe that person to others? Do you strive to emulate the characteristics you admire most? Is it easy? As leaders, … Read more
Keynote Addresses It’s a proven fact that inspired teams and leaders achieve outstanding results. Our 60-90 minute keynotes are characterized by humor, vignettes, and energy that will inspire your entire team to action. Having led teams ranging in size from 20 to over 20,000, Major General (retired) Robert Mixon has more than four decades … Read more
When we were young boys, there was no show like “The Lone Ranger” depicting the exploits of Texas Ranger, John Reid. He was who we wanted to be when we grew up – brave, honest, fit – and he had no tolerance for bandits or dishonest people. He and his equally brave and virtuous companion, Tonto, captivated our generation one night a week.
I don’t know any other way to lead but by example. -Don Shula There a few clearer statements of why Level Five leaders do the right things when no one is looking than Coach Don Shula’s statement above; yet, too many don’t lead that way. One does not need to dig too deep to find examples … Read more
In our experience, a leader who micro-manages a team is insecure. This is almost always the case with young and inexperienced leaders, but with practice and development, these leaders will mature and learn to give team members more and more autonomy and control. We recognize that leadership is a journey and we all develop our … Read more
