Complaining about what little time we have is a common occurrence. But is that complaining getting you to where you want to go? What are you allowing to control your time and divert you from what you truly want in life or in your career? It is a fact that successful people are disciplined. They […]
Author Archives: Steve Caldwell
The Power of Simple Explanations
It is safe to say that nearly everyone in society today is leading a busy and rushed life and that simple is no longer simple. Increased stress is often the result, and with increased stress comes ineffective communication. Do you find yourself so rushed during the day that time to take a moment to share […]
The Power of Words
So often we just open our mouths and words fall out, not planned but spontaneous words. The words we speak hold power; the power to achieve our dreams or watch them disintegrate. Have you given thought to how your words are building up your team, motivating them to success or numbing them to performance? As […]
Success Means to Try One More Time
Do you consider yourself persistent and tenacious, or do you tend to give up quickly? Would you have stuck through 10,000 experiments to discover a light bulb, or would you have given up at 9,999? Far too often we are three feet from gold, but we are oblivious to it. We simply need someone to […]
Impossible is Just an Excuse to Give Up
Impossible! Are you Sure? Do you have goals that appear completely impossible to achieve? Are all the cards stacked against you? Are you being pushed to accomplish what no one in their right mind would expect? Are you ready to make a shift from impossible to “We can do it!”? Are you ready for massive […]
What ‘The Voice’ Has to do With Your Career
Like millions of others, I love “The Voice.” And there are some powerful lessons we can learn for leadership from the show. How willing are you to get out of your comfort zone? Would you go on national television to be critiqued by top performers in your field, people you can’t even see, and risk […]
Ever Tried, Ever Failed?
Let’s be honest. Are you afraid of failure? Does the thought of failing in front of family and friends stop you from taking steps toward success? This podcast discusses the thought process surrounding ‘Ever Tried, Ever Failed?’ and gives pointers on moving forward even when the threat of failure looms. There is a precautionary note […]
Overthrow the Status Quo
It is easy to become complacent. You are a manager going in many directions, balancing a schedule and project lists while trying to lead your team. Isn’t that enough to expect from one person? It may be if you are a manager, but if you aspire to be a leader others want to follow it’s […]
As Their Leader, How Would Your Team Rate Your Character?
Does Character Really Count? Most people discount the importance of character and other soft skills in their leaders. Businesses are filled with well-intentioned leaders who have confidence in their abilities to lead the organization. The problem is, most of them are wrong. With 87% of the workforce disengaged, it is a direct reflection of the […]
Taking Action is Not a One-Step Process
Has anything ever fallen through the cracks on your team, maybe a project or something with a deadline? It’s happened to all of us. That’s why it’s important to remember that ‘I told them once’ isn’t an acceptable excuse. Neither is ‘If only I had an action taker like (fill in the name) on […]