Posts by Frank Payton
The leader you are–or will be–is a choice. Your choice!
How comfortable are you with being uncomfortable?
So much of our day-to-day life as leaders doesn’t involve (consciously) making choices about how to be a great leader. We start each…
Read MoreWhat it takes to be a “no excuses” leader.
You have to be able to say “pass or fail” to yourself. Banish the “buts”!
One of the key ingredients of ownership–essential to being a great leader–is a no-excuses approach.…
Read MoreHow are you measuring yourself against the accountability bar?
The leader is the high bar of the group; very few times is the team going to be more accountable than you.
If you expect good people to follow you…
Read MoreUnrelenting resourcefulness: The key ingredient in every leader’s recipe for success.
Excellent leaders accurately assess what’s needed, what’s possible, and what it’s going to take – lather, rinse, repeat.
Leaders are tasked with solving problems every day. Many are…
Read MoreDo You “Own” Ownership?
Excellent leaders don’t set out to be leaders…They set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal.
Do you “own”…
Read MoreDeveloping Young Minds To Be Future Leaders
Teenagers. Early Saturday morning. All day training. I wondered how this was going to go. When I was a teenager, ‘early’ and ‘Saturday’ did not go in the…
Read MoreCoach H. And Her Principles For Success
My business is leadership development; my goal is to help people reach their full potential. I am constantly looking for exceptional leaders and leaders committed to the growth…
Read MoreThree Questions Leaders Should Be Asking Themselves
Strong leadership begins with self-awareness, including your motivations, desires, and character. Across the board, strong leaders benefit from taking the time to take stock of their own role in their…
Read MoreFight or Flight… What About Respond?
It’s human nature to take the path of either fight or flight when faced with perilous situations. On the most basic level, when attacked by let’s say a mountain lion,…
Read MoreEvaluating Cultural Fit
We’ve all been on job interviews and for the most part, here’s how it goes:
- You search for jobs that appeal to you or fit your qualifications.
- You prep for…