Author: Chet

Leaders are believers. This seminal BTL thought came to me in the car while talking with Larry Allen back in 2005. We were debating the melody line of The Eight Essentials of Leading Teams at the time and I blurted this out. Leaders are believers - they believe in themselves (CORE), something bigger than self (CORE), their … Continue reading Leaders are…

The Hebrew word tetelestia translates to the English phase "it is finished." These were Jesus last words on the cross. He was proclaiming His death as victory for all humankind.  Imagine this.  The Roman generals and military men used this same word frequently. When the battle was won it was customary for the Roman leader to place … Continue reading Tetelestia…

Read JimmyTHEgants rant from China earlier today. What if the trial is the trail? Damn. He is risen. Amen. Live hard. Love ❤️ harder. Thank you, Jesus…

When the leader stops believing, someone will soon be leaving.  When you do not believe someone is speaking truth, try this on. Simply state - "I don't believe you." Tune in. When you do not believe someone is capable, try this on. "I don't believe in you." Tune in. Be specific, concrete, and actionable with … Continue reading I don’t…

Years ago I pushed Peej to ride his bike with us. That’s him just in front of me. He’s fast now. Gave him one of my bikes (love to do this, btw). Sometimes the receiver uses the gift, sometimes it gathers dust. Peej too it to heart. His early rides were dog shit. Couldn't hang. … Continue reading Peej pushes…

Way back when I was in grade school, we had a day every so often when one of the kids was responsible for show and tell, as the teacher called it. You were allowed to bring something into school that meant something to you and show it to us. You told the team about it … Continue reading Show more…

Can endure any how. Nietzsche said this long ago. Timeless. Truth. STOP the incessant look for hacks and short term motivation. Epictetus was money when he proposed two words be cemented into our minds - Persist and resist.  Without persistence nothing great can be accomplished. Without resistance great men and women will fall for folly, … Continue reading She who has a why…

The best leaders are built to serve. This requires nerve. Normal leaders are built for power, prestige, and prominence. This requires an attachement to being liked, popular, and giving people (the perception) of being served. Normal leaders, yes, are master manipulators.  The best leaders offer truth, seek truth, and accept the consequences that come with … Continue reading Built to serve…