Perfection is a nice idea, but 100% unrealistic and unachievable. So why chase it when we could be focused on something realistic and achievable: Progress!

Ever heard of mental mushrooming? And no, we're not talking about psychedelics. We're talking instead about letting our thoughts and imagination get out of control. It's a normal human tendency, but there's something you can do about it.

In LEAD, we cover a lot on this topic – the self-talk cycle, how to use the things you say in a practical and constructive way, how to deal with overthinking, and how to start mastering our own thought process. We want to go over these topics again and again with you, because they’re THAT important to your success.  

There's usually room to raise all of our expectations – but how does optimism play a role? Shane explains.

If you're not willing to make changes and take action today, what makes you think you will tomorrow?

What does it mean to guard your schedule, and why is it important for a leader?

Have you ever created a vision board of what you'd like your next season of life to look like? What are sparks and anchors - and how can they help bring your personal vision to life?

Self-talk is not regurgitating positive phrases. Dan gives a brilliant workshop to a group of leaders, breaking down why self-talk is vitally important and how to do it in a way that works for you.

Who was Jim Thorpe, what happened to his shoes, and why did the whole world take notice?

Lee shares the most common lies we all tend to tell ourselves. Have you caught yourself thinking or believing any of them?

Lee McCroskey invested 40 years of his life training more than 100,000 college students on the principles of leadership. He received his bachelor’s and master’s in English from the University of Kansas and is now Head of Leadership Training for a global custom clothing company.