Have you ever misjudged someone’s character? Have you ever expected someone to do something, only to be disappointed (or even angry) when they don’t follow through? Have you ever wondered what that says about you? For the past couple years, playing pickup basketball has been one of my more consistent …
A Bonus Back to Basics!
Three Question Leadership is kind of my brand. I mean, look at the url above, and you’ll see it. I’ve spent the last 4+ years honing the three questions, but today I have a bonus for you – the secret 4th question that unlocks the power of the Three Questions. …
Back to Basics, Pt 3
“Leadership is Influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” John Maxwell Can I share a secret with you? The scariest part of leadership for me is actually asking people to help me. I dread rejection. I dread losing control. I dread failure. I dread under/over estimating a relationship. But, if John Maxwell’s …
Lessons from the Farm: When to Stop
Here’s the thing about getting stuck. Once you get stuck, more than likely you’re not going to pull yourself out alone. In fact, in my experience, when I got stuck and kept telling myself I could work myself out, a lot of times I only dug a deeper hole.
Do You Hate Saying Yes?
I’ve been reading through the book Hero Maker with a couple friends. There have been some interesting concepts that have jumped out to me along the way, and a few that have popped in to mind in key moments. One of the points the author (Dave Ferguson) makes in the …