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Pickleball Problems
I play pickleball on Wednesday nights with a group of guys. Somewhere along the way, it turned into a bit of an addiction. I tell myself it’s a healthy one, and most of the time, I believe that. One night, four of us showed up, and we split into teams. It didn’t take...
Solving the Right Problem
Leaders are expected to respond quickly. When something goes wrong, the pressure is to act, correct, and move forward. Speed and decisiveness often feel like competent leadership. However, the risk is that fast responses often come before full understanding. This...
Words that Destroy Performance | Video
Spring is FULL and Fall is Filling Up Fast!
Now is the time to secure your dates for LETs, Leadership Refreshers, Reverse Evaluations, Strategic Planning sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements this fall. Contact Tom with the dates you are considering, and we will confirm availability. If you would like...
You’re Not Listening | Video
The Discipline of Leading Without Labels
Leadership requires constant interpretation of people. In order to move quickly and make sound decisions, leaders naturally categorize behavior. Our brains are very good at recognizing patterns and categorizing those behaviors. A problem arises, though, when we begin...
The Labels We Carry
Early in my ministry years, I worked with teenagers in Appalachia. Let’s just say it plainly. Most of those kids came from very little. They were poor. Yet they were some of the most wonderful, hardworking young people I had ever met. If something needed to be done...
Now Is the Time to Lock In Summer, Fall, and 2026 Leadership Training
The most effective organizations plan leadership development well in advance. Summer and fall dates are already in demand, and 2026 scheduling is well underway. Now is the right time to secure dates for LETs, Leadership Refreshers, Reverse Evaluations, Strategic...
Strategies for the Slow Seasons | Video
The Leadership Skill That Makes Leaders More Effective
Most leaders believe they listen well. I believed it too. Then I started paying closer attention to what people actually need from the person leading them. I learned something that surprised me. People do not want a perfect answer, or a brilliant solution, or wise...