It takes courage to take a leap. Whether it's a physical leap or stepping out of your comfort zone, everybody's leap means something different to them, but the need for courage remains the same. The ability to become comfortable in an uncomfortable situation will help...
Hey GLC readers! It’s December already. Where exactly did 2019 go? It just seems like last month that I was doing my annual holiday blog to you all about being deployed over the holidays. This month’s theme will be a bit different as Bill asked me to write a little...
In keeping with last month’s sentiment of gratitude, I found myself writing what turned out to be a tribute to my grandmother, who my family affectionately called, “GooGoo.” It was the introduction to my newsletter, something I pen every month, and after it was done,...
Saying “Thank You” (and meaning it) isn’t always easy. But, when done right, it can mean so much. If you’ve read the book that Bill Treasurer and I co-authored, "The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance," you know that Chapter 5 details the...
Years ago, when I learned that I sucked at leading, I was a nomad, traveling and hurling myself off 100-foot towers into small pools at amusement parks throughout North America. I had just become the captain of the U.S. high-diving team and was responsible for leading...
The following is an original blog post by Coach Jim Johnson. Coach Johnson is a professional motivational speaker, team performance & leadership coach, and author of , “A Coach & A Miracle.” Let us cut right through the chase! A well-known fact shared among...
Learning and growth, individually and organizationally, do not happen in a zone of comfort. They happen in a zone of discomfort, which presents a challenge. Given the choice, most people choose comfort over discomfort. Life and work exist on a long continuum. To stay...
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