I have long been a believer in the incredible power of habits, and firmly believe there’s nothing else in your life that will influence your success more than your habits. Whether by intentional choice or subconscious pattern, habits almost completely dictate your daily routine, and it is your daily routine that grows to become your
Leaders: Are You Teaching This Critical Reality? Excellent leaders know that if they influence and change the perceptions of those they lead, they will change the reality of those they lead. Excellent leaders clearly understand that perception is reality! Not only do they understand that perception is reality, they also clearly understand that they can
I readily admit… I am not the most patient man in the world. I’m just not programmed to wait or sit still. I don’t even like to sit still for long in my favorite coffee shop or the comfort of my own home. My wife, friends, and colleagues can all attest to my tendency to
In a recent interview with Dave Edwards, Vice President of Supplier Relations/Business Development at Premier, Inc., I asked him to describe his leadership role. As Dave enthusiastically described his leadership approach and specific responsibilities at Premier, I began thinking, “Dave is describing a guaranteed principle and formula for personal and professional leadership success.” From Dave’s comments
This week’s article is a guest post by Emily Sirkel, my writing partner and the COO of the Dan Nielsen Company. The late Zig Ziglar once said, “You never know when one kind act, or one word of encouragement, can change a life forever.” What beautiful truth is wrapped up in that
