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How To Be The Type Of Leader You’d Want To Work For
In today’s world, where uncertainty and challenges are the norm, leaders are currently struggling with how to manage the challenges of our times. From global conflicts and economic instability to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and climate change, the need for empathy and compassion in leadership has never been greater. Reflecting on the leaders…
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What’s Your One Word for the New Year?
It’s that time of year again when my family and my team at Express sit down to choose our “One Word” for the year ahead. If you’ve followed my articles or blog, you know this is a tradition I’ve embraced for several years. I like the exercise because it forces you to really look ahead…
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How to Lead Today’s Upcoming Leaders
Many today say that young people do not have a decent work ethic, do not want to work, and are difficult to lead. I disagree with this! I think our job as leaders is to find ways to lead this upcoming generation with what they crave and need from us. The younger adults (ages 18-28)…
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Do You Understand Your Communication Frequency?
In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication is more crucial than ever, especially within teams. In Erwin McManus’s book Seven, he introduces a thought-provoking concept: the idea of “frequencies” in communication. I recently read it and found it both eye-opening and practical, so I wanted to share some takeaways that might benefit you and your team.…
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Hiring Beyond Skills: Why Core Values Matter More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finding great talent is tougher than ever. But hiring isn’t just about finding talent—it’s about finding people with the right character and values. For our team to succeed, we focus on seven core values. These values, set in place over 15 years ago, have become our guiding principles and influence…
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Overcoming Fear with Confidence
This time of year, we’re watching scary movies and talking about spooky things. It’s also a time when fear-based news bleeds out of the political landscape. That fear is dominating our social feeds, news channels and thoughts. Now I do not want to go on a rant about “fake news” or how the media bombards…
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The Lost Art of Doing What’s Right
Over the last few months, I’ve been deeply involved in remodeling our new Express Employment office in Columbus, Indiana. This isn’t my first rodeo—I’ve been part of the build-out or expansion of seven spaces over the past 20 years. Normally, I enjoy the process of transforming a space into a fresh, exciting environment. I’ve always…
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Empowering Your Team with Accountability and Discipline
When economic times become more difficult, many companies start looking to cut costs and improve sales. However, success often comes down to two things: accountability and discipline. When times are good, it’s easier to find success without these two elements, but almost impossible when competition increases and business gets harder. It’s important to find the…
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Leveling Up Amidst Adversity
As we are in the middle of 2024, it’s clear that we face a lot of uncertainty. With an upcoming election, inflation and economic turmoil, changes in laws, and world unrest, it’s easy to feel uneasy about the future. You might find that almost everything you’re doing right now seems to be more about failing…
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7 Ways to Make a Difference as a Leader
If you lead people, you have tremendous influence and the opportunity to help others be successful. Too many leaders fail to invest in what it takes to truly make a difference. They lead for personal success and miss the joy of seeing someone else become something special. On a recent trip, I spent time reflecting…