I love eating Krispy Kreme donuts! WOW! They are lip-smacking good! Have you eaten a Krispy Kreme donut when they come out fresh and are still warm? They literally melt in your mouth! Eating a Krispy Kreme donut requires little discipline. It is an expedient, emotional experience. Until I weigh in the next day. Double WOW!! Because I love to eat and I need a stress reliever, I’ve made Continue →
Learn How Successful People Make Better Decisions
Several years ago, I was enjoying a tasty Texas BBQ lunch with a manager at my company, when he said, “Bobby, I’ve noticed you use the same way to make a decision, no matter if it is a six-pack of Cokes or 6,000 cases of Coke.” I took that as a compliment about how I made principled decisions, and I thanked him. He went on to state a certain strong conviction that he had, which I had heard Continue →
The Hallmarks of Principled Behavior
Two of my young grandsons were born two years apart from each other, and their birthdays are only one day apart. The boys call me “G-Bob” (that stands for Grandbob) and my wife, “Mimi”. Since their birthdays are so close, most parents would throw one combined birthday party -right? Wouldn’t it make sense to have one party? Yes. Wouldn’t it be more convenient for everyone and save time? Continue →
Four Benefits of an Inspired Workplace Culture
Our people were always important in our business. But it was not until 1989 that I got intentional about it. Continue →
Why I Wrote a Non-Business Book
My first two books are business books and focus on my many years of learning and refining my approach to leadership. So, it may come as a surprise that my newest book is a non-business book. Well, as I’m sure you’ll agree, some problems transcend business, and leadership applies to more than for-profit endeavors. For many years, I considered writing about the challenges and opportunities Continue →
Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share Continue →
32: Stories Matter. Here’s How Smart Leaders Use Them to Inspire Action w/ Jill Pollack
The power of storytelling is undeniable. When you speak at a conference, or with your friend one-on-one, notice how much they remember of the conversation when it’s attached to a story. Likely, they (and you) will forget much of your conversation, except those pieces that revolved around a particular event, with specific people and places. Humans remember stories, and further, we share stories. As Continue →
4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? I beg to differ, my Continue →
31: 4 Steps You Can Follow Now To Build Your Legacy w/ Mark Podolsky
It’s true: robots are taking our jobs. Well, at least to some degree. As if being a leader in business wasn’t challenging enough, we have to worry about artificial intelligence learning more than us at an accelerating rate. Luckily, there’s something humans — namely entrepreneurs — have over AI: We have the power to leave a legacy. You say you’re not an entrepreneur? That’s exactly what The Continue →
Transparency + Culture = Better Talent, Faster Decisions
Economic transparency. It may sound scary to tell your employees everything, but that’s exactly what Reid Rasmussen suggests. He’s seen transparency in action and watched as it greatly impacted his entire company culture. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of freshbenies, where they help employers balance their benefits program. He came on the Lead to Grow Podcast to tell us all about what he’s Continue →