Kobe Bryant ____________. How would you finish that sentence?
“Greatness is a decision. It must be chosen.”
- Joe Calloway, Author of Be The Best At What Matters Most
Have you ever pursued something “great”? If so, it likely started as a dream you knew would stretch you, your family, or your company beyond what might even seem possible. It developed out of wonder or excitement for the future or maybe just a necessary move to remain relevant. Then the dream evolved into an idea, a concept, or a strategy. Meetings were held, conversations were had, and plans were made. You critiqued it, talked about it, and ultimately decided to go for it.
So where do things sit now? Did you achieve what you wanted to? Too often, the answer is sadly “sort of” or “not entirely”.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the St. Joseph County (South Bend, IN) Chamber of Commerce. We hope you enjoy Jeff’s wisdom and perspective.
On January 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered his second State of the Union Address to Congress. Kennedy had taken office just one year prior, and now had the opportunity to address Congress and the country. The address is something that has become an annual review of what’s happening in the country and a look forward to what lies ahead.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jory Fitzgerald Kelly, president and CEO of Family & Children's Center, the parent company of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County. We hope you enjoy Jory’s wisdom and perspective.
Last week I had the chance to talk to a couple hundred Boys & Girls Club Members, alumni, volunteers, and supporters at our 40th Anniversary celebration. My message was simple: Dare to dream and work hard to get there.
“Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look?”
- The Beatles, Paperback Writer
Over the summer, I took a break from writing my weekly blog. It was a sabbatical of sorts so I could focus my energy and effort on – go figure – writing. In this case, it was to tell a story much bigger and more personal than a few blogs could do. And while it didn’t take years to write, it’s one that certainly developed over a number of years.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Don Wood, CEO and President of 80/20 Inc. We hope you enjoy Don’s wisdom and perspective.
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”
This quote, by Warren Bennis, summarizes one of the most distinguishing features of a leader. To achieve success and growth a vision is imperative. Really. Turning that vision into a reality takes leadership.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way – this is not easy.” - Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics
To honor the passing of William "Bill" Kennedy, we're re-running this blog post from March 2013.
Is work ethic becoming passé? It seems much of today’s “leading” business thinking focuses only on working smarter not harder.
Well, one person determined to keep “work ethic” alive is William “Bill” Kennedy. He’s the owner and leader, of Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Company, in Marion, Indiana.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, chief executive officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. Tim Leman is taking time off from writing his weekly blog to work on an exciting project focused on culture and leadership. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.
Always take a chance on better, even if it seems threatening. - Ed Catmull
Success is one of the most dangerous things that any organization can experience because once you’ve tasted success, you become more risk averse. You don’t want to give that up. You don’t want to risk failing anymore because now you know how awesome it feels to be successful. So, what do you do about it? You have to create systems that constantly challenge the status quo.
Employee Engagement. Company Culture. Establishing a positive company culture matters. A company’s culture can be an incredible asset…but if not given the proper attention, it can become your greatest risk.
Culture is the values, beliefs, and the norms of a company. It’s not your policies and procedures; it’s the way you do things. It has many facets. Safety, employee wellness, employee wellbeing, and even the overall organizational health. And in order to establish a positive culture, you must engage your company leaders AND your employees.
