There is an ever-growing tension in our world today. It is a tension between two well meaning, but opposing views and it puts many of us in a tough place. To help explain this tension let me tell you about my daughter for a moment. My little girl is a preschooler. From a place of … More A Charitable Spirit is the Higher Ground
Great players win MVP awards. Great teams win championships. Those two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive, but it is important to understand the power of synergy on a team. Unfortunately we grow up placing greater value and focus on becoming an MVP. We imagine ourselves out on the field hitting the game winning … More Collaboration is King
Do the people you lead know that you care? Perhaps before asking that question it would be wise to take a step back and simply ask, “do you care about the people that you lead?” Care is one of those things which is vital to the health of a team yet is somewhat intangible. It … More Do you give a @#$%?
If we are connected on social media you may have seen a number of posts recently in regard to a situation we had to navigate with Walt Disney World. While the situation itself has been resolved, it helped highlight some thoughts on the idea of customer service and brand identity. Before I share some of … More Lessons from a poor Customer Service Experience
What possibilities exist in your life right now? What opportunity is out there that could become game-changers in your life? We live in a day and age where the possibilities are almost limitless. Combine that with the knowledge that we were created in the image of God and the realm of possibilities grows even larger. … More Thinking Outside the Box
We all have different inclinations in life. Our different feelings, positions and perspectives help shape our community. Those close to me know that I am almost always inclined towards optimism. Almost to a fault I can look in and see the good or the opportunity in any situation. This internal leaning has helped shape the … More What to do when Trust is Broken
I might be a sucker for punishment. You see I love my job, but there are certain weekends that rise to the top for me. Generally those are days that are packed with activity; full of moments where our team looks at each other and we think, “can we do this?” My response? Bring. It. … More 3 Ways to Keep Your Team Flexible
The end of the year is always a special time. Growing up I used to love listening to one of the main radio stations or watching TV stations give their “highlights” of the year. Whether it was the biggest news stories, the top songs or things of that nature the end of year reviews have … More Looking Back and Looking Ahead
I’m a pretty big fan of team sports. From the time I was little I always seemed to be drawn towards things like basketball, baseball, football and soccer. The team dynamic is the common thread between these various sports – beyond that each of them is pretty different. In football when you have the ball … More What Name is on Your Jersey?
My daughter is not yet skilled at reading the room. She is only 3, so I suppose she still has time to develop the relational savvy to catch what is happening beneath the surface. Perhaps it is a gift to adults that a toddler can walk into a room and interact without concern for the … More One Competency to Rule Them All
Cory Lebovitz 