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It took him down. He destroyed the company and any significant relationships that were attached. His fear and insecurity led him down a path of arrogance and dictatorial leadership. He ultimately was terminated from the company. 

It can take you down as well. I have seen this monster destroy businesses, families and relationships. It gets bigger and more dangerous as it is fed. This monster’s name is fear. It thrives on irrational thoughts, selfish motives, and cynicism. 

It seems that fear is driving our culture and our decisions like never before. When someone is attacked by fear, they hurt themselves and those around them. A fear driven person piles up regrets and facilitates anxiety in his or her life.

The good news is that there is an antidote. It is called trust. Learning to trust yourself and others is a game changer…better, it’s a life changer. Discovering self trust may be the most important thing you do toward dispelling the monster of fear. 

Listen to this short podcast where you will learn the simple but powerful way to defeat fear. 

When we choose trust over fear, we will make a difference. 

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He was blown away by the treatment he received. Charles was admitted to the hospital for a procedure that would repair a heart issue. He knew it was serious and prepared himself for the rigorous process that accompanies such things. What he was not prepared for was the incredible service he received from a health care professional in the hospital. She immediately made him and his family feel at ease as she walked with them during his hospital stay, showing kindness and competency. Her behavior made such a lasting impact on him that he called her his Angel. 

Some people are just gifted in connecting with and encouraging others. Some people are gifted in creating a process and focusing on an important task. Angel displayed the unique ability to do both. She used kindness to connect and competency to ensure that she provided quality care.

In our relationships and in our leadership, we can learn to demonstrate both people and task skills. I’m excited to announce the release of my new book entitled Crossing The Line. Take a minute to listen to our short podcast by the same name and discover how you can strengthen your leadership both personally and professionally. The results may surprise you as your ability to influence and impact others increases.

Take the challenge to Cross The Line and you will make a difference!

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I am a big fan of relevancy. In leadership, I believe that being relevant is vital. We can learn all the best practice principles, tools, content, and ideas, but if we do not practically apply them to our lives, then they are of no real value. I believe that one of the most relevant components of our leadership journey is respect . It sits at the core of servant leadership which is extremely relevant to successful leaders. Demonstrating respect is a choice that defines our character and quality as a person. I recently had a conversation with Crystal Brown. She is one of the most authentic, respectful and well-respected leaders I know. She has received many accolades and awards that would cause most to display arrogance and a self-grandiose attitude. But that’s not who Crystal is. She leads with humility, strength and respect. Listen in to my conversation with her as she shares the importance of overcoming fear and being intentional with your life. Crystal talks about how to have hard conversations and still show respect. She also reminds us that servant leadership is more relevant now than ever. Crystal is a unique leader who will speak relevant truth into your life. Take the time to listen to this episode of Crossing The Line; I promise it will make a difference.

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You can tell a lot about a person by the way they walk. I’m not referring to their physical gait, but rather how they walk through adversity. All of us face difficult times. There are seasons of life that bring heartache and pain. These are the times that we witness character and leadership at its core. Those who face these seasons with authenticity and transparency demonstrate a powerful ability to influence others.

Steve Cook knows pain. He has traveled through difficult seasons and he understands the need to continue to grow, even through the dark days of life. Allowing those experiences to change him and strengthen him was a critical choice in his leadership and life journey.

Listen to this short interview with Steve as he shares his journey. It is a powerful reminder to us all on the importance of traveling through hard times with intention and a determination to keep going.

This Crossing The Line podcast with Steve Cook will encourage and inspire you. Choose to navigate the hard times that are coming with a willingness to grow through them and you will make a difference.

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There is one constant in life and that is change. Things will perpetually change whether we want them to or not. The question is not, “Can we avoid change?” but instead, it is, “How will we navigate the changes in our lives?” How we answer that question is our choice. We can choose to hold on to the past and refuse to embrace the future, or we can choose to stand on the past to enhance our future.

Steve Cook is a leader who understands change. Coming from a family who legally immigrated to the USA, he has faced many changes and challenges in his career. Yet, he has chosen to learn and grow through the journey and now leads a large Aerospace organization with a global footprint. What he learned as a child helped to form him into the man he is today.

Listen to Part 1 of this podcast. It will inspire you and encourage you to remember that nothing stays the same (except my wife’s age). 

When we face the changes with the mindset of growing and getting better, we will make a difference.

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We have a plethora of leadership advice and help available to us in today’s business and personal cultures. I think we all assume that everyone wants to experience strong healthy leadership in some form. But that assumption was challenged recently by a wise leader with whom I had the pleasure of talking. He suggested that some people are not at a point of hearing or applying leadership practices.

His thought was that before we start trying to lead others, we need to stop and think about where they are in their lives. Are they experiencing fear, hopelessness or loss? Are they just trying to survive in this wacky world in which we live? Do we truly care about people more than we care about leading? 

This brilliant and insightful leader is John Joseph. He thinks deeply and practically at the same time. While he has numerous leadership accolades, it is his depth and vulnerability that make him truly inspirational.

John is my guest on this edition of my Crossing The Line podcast. Do yourself a favor and listen to or watch John’s interview. I came away from my time with him truly enriched and I think you will too.

Take the time to invest in more than just leadership and you will make a difference.

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She is dynamic, authentic, brilliant and it’s a lot of fun to talk with her. She has a passion for women in leadership but even more for leadership in general. She understands about overcoming obstacles and she knows about hard work. She is a healthy contrast to the “I Quit” culture of today. She refuses to become a victim and is determined to lead by example.

I’m talking about Dr. Yvette Rice. I recently conducted Part 2 of her interview on the Crossing The Line podcast. We had a blast and she delivered useful and powerful insights about how to lead and how to be effective.

With all of the negativity that we are saturated with each day, this podcast is a refreshing look at how having a positive attitude laced with reality will yield incredible results.

Do yourself a favor and listen to Dr. Yvette’s new interview. It will make a difference!

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I learned a new phrase this week from a fellow leader: “Pondering Pause”. I “spin a lot of plates” in my life. While I like to think that I have a lot of energy, sometimes the pace can be overwhelming and even damaging. That’s why I love this phrase. If I just pause, I may struggle to find purpose in the moment. But if I ponder while I’m pausing, then I’m actually slowing down to learn.

Part 2 of my podcast with Kevin McNulty is worth taking a Pondering Pause. This episode is different, emotional and powerful. Kevin shares his soul through song and music. He also offers meaningful and insightful takeaways that we all need to hear.

I am going to take a pondering pause and listen to this short podcast. I invite you to do the same. There are some things worth pausing for, this conversation with Kevin is one of them.

Choose to find purpose in your pauses and you will make a difference.

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Finding someone who is authentic, transparent, and yet incredibly relevant and effective is a tough combination to find these days. Many times, leaders have head knowledge but they possess little people skills. Some may have a love for people but have no ability to execute with accountability. I recently interviewed a leader who has both.

Meet Kevin McNulty. He is a leader who understands struggle, hard work and overcoming obstacles in his life. Fighting through a disability he became a leader who served our country in the military for over 20 years. His down to earth demeanor and common-sense approach to life is truly intriguing.

Developing the ability to care for people while understanding the importance of achieving our goals is not easy. Kevin shares his story with us on how he Crosses the Line to lead and teach others. His honesty and openness allow us to learn from his mistakes as well as his victories.

This short podcast will make you smile and will leave you with relevant lessons for your life. I encourage you to click the link below for this fun and meaningful interview.

When we choose to lead with authentic care and strong accountability, we will make a difference.

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I don’t have the right. She does. Dr. Yvette Rice has walked the kind of tough times that I will never fully understand. Her life’s journey gives her the right to comment and lead in unique ways. She has experiences that have molded her into the powerful leader that she is today.

Today we see so much polarization of opinion, centered on race, politics, COVID and much more. It is refreshing to see a leader who refuses to allow bitterness and anger to dominate her life. She is an advocate of people, all people. Her genuine love and care for others is inspirational and contagious. 

I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Rice on the latest episode of my Crossing The Line podcast. If you want to be inspired and encouraged, then click the link below and listen as she shares her life story with us.

Dr. Yvette Rice is a wonderful example and reminder that when we choose to be driven by authentic care for others we will make a difference.

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