On April 8, 2017, I had the honour of delivering my TEDx Talk at TEDxChilliwack, an official TEDx event on the topic “Future Shapers: The Minds of the Next Generation.” As a speaker, I spoke on the topic of imagination and creativity. Now that the video is available on YouTube, I thought I would share it […]
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Risk-Takers: What History Can Teach Us About World-Change
Risk-takers are the ones who change the world. Everything worth doing will come with some level of risk. The question is what do you want to do and how much are you willing to risk to accomplish that?
Case Study: Spud Webb and Living Like a Giant
Spud Webb was five feet, seven inches, a full ten inches shorter than the next shortest competitor in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and 13 inches shorter than his teammate, Dominique Wilkins. What in the world was he doing there?
In 2017, Resolve to Stop Making New Year’s Resolutions
92% of people fail at their New Year’s resolutions. And the sad part is that so many people have the same failing resolutions every year. It’s time to break the habit. It’s time to take control of your life.
5 Ways to Inspire Ownership
Leadership requires ownership. You cannot be a strong leader without taking ownership and responsibility. But as a leader, you want your team to take ownership of your project or organization. Ownership is what sets apart the great teams from the good.
5 Ways Millennials (and anyone else) Can Stand Out as Everyday Leaders
Regardless of where you are in your career, or even in life, you still want to stand out as an everyday leader. Here are five ways to do that.
Risk and Empowerment: Lessons from a Safety Net
If someone has a security net, they are more likely to take higher risks with greater rewards. Leaders do not just lead others, they are the human safety net.
Leadership Succession: Why You Need to Find Your Replacement
I will never forget the first meeting I had with my leadership mentor. “Kyle,” he said, “your job as a leader is to replace yourself.” It took me three years to figure out what that meant and why it was the best advice anyone had ever given me.
Four Ways that Strong Leaders Adapt to Change
Adapting to change can be the hardest thing you have to deal with as a leader, especially if you have to lead other people through a change.
Case Study: Peyton Manning and the Value of Self-Evaluation as a Leader
Oftentimes leading by example is far more important than leading by instruction. You want your team to be able to evaluate themselves, so show them how it’s done.