"Short temper runs in my family." were the words I often used to defend my short temper. But in 2008, I discovered the truth about what really runs in my family.

Do you know someone who has an issue with every new personal relationship? Every new job? Every new boss? What's the problem?!?

In this episode, I'll share that the most expensive thing you can do is pay attention to the wrong people. I'll also discuss how we can look outward for an excuse or inward for an answer. Then, I'll wrap up by helping you understand how every choice you make adds a paragraph to your story.

In this episode, I'll help you understand that not only is everyone currently working in your organization a brand ambassador, but also so are all of those who have ever worked there. I also help you understand how that relates to your ability to find and/or hire good people. I'll discuss why being growth-oriented is the foundation for developing and/or becoming a high impact team player. And, I'll wrap up with a few thoughts on becoming a better leader.

In this episode, I share "A simple message to a bad boss." I also share some leadership thoughts on the "Value of Timing" and the "Value of Delegation" including the 5 Levels of Delegation from my book "10 Values of High Impact Leaders." Then, I wrap up the episode with a thought-provoking quote related to success and failure.

You may not have heard of The Peter Principle, but I bet you've seen it in action. You don't want it to happen to you. And if you're a leader, you don't want to be responsible for it happening in your organization, especially on your team!

Chad Cox is a Superintendent within the #ConstructionIndustry at Brent Scarbrough & Company (22+ years of service) located in Newnan, GA. Chad leads a top notch crew in the #Trenchless Technology Industry doing some potentially dangerous work below the surface.

Chad discovered me and my #BlueCollarLeadership books  a year or so ago through LinkedIn and has been reading them ever since. He was already on a mission to climb to the next level and beyond personally and professionally. However, once he discovered my content, he began to accelerate his personal transformation...even his wife and family noticed the change in Chad!!

In this episode, Chad pulls back the current on his life a little and shares where he came from, where he's at now, and where he's headed. Many of us have come from a rough background and haven't always made the best choices. Chad is no exception. He's human like the rest of us. It takes courage to share your story and talk about your roots. But, other people need to hear your story. I'm privileged to introduce you to Chad Cox.

In this episode, I'll introduce the remaining 13 behaviors that create trust, explain what the opposite behavior looks like, and discuss what the counterfeit of the behavior looks like.

Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

In this episode, I'll begin introducing you to 13 behaviors that create trust, explain what the opposite behavior looks like, and discuss what the counterfeit of the behavior looks like.

Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

Can you define trust? Most people struggle to define trust. However, even if you can't define trust, I bet you know when you feel it or know when you don't feel it? But, putting trust into words is difficult for most.

Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

In this episode, I'll continue discussing the components of credibility that create trust and share some related stories and lessons.