Translation: I love mediocrity! — I’m a leadership guy. I write about it, I speak about it, and I design, develop, and deliver leadership training. I’ve focused on leadership since before I left high school. Didn’t always know what I was doing but been on an upward learning curve for 30+ years. The biggest part…

Yeah, you know. But do you really? — Have you ever planned to meet someone and they didn’t show? Then later you found out they were just around the corner, out of sight, or on the other side of the building? Yeah, me too. I’ve learned to be more precise over time, sometimes to the amusement of others…

It isn’t all about you. Make sure you don’t make it that way. — Last Friday, I was at my kids’ high school’s regional track meet. Winners go to States, losers go home. One of the athletes for our high school was a freshman and had really high expectations. He was certain he could surge, PR [personal record], and qualify for States. He didn’t. …

Someone once said when you think everyone is against you, remember there are still a few small neutral countries. — Don’t believe it. They’re out to get you as well. All of them. Looking to rip you off, take advantage of you, and rob you blind. Paranoid? Yeah, I don’t think so. 1. When you take your vehicle in to get worked on (oil change, rotate the tires, whatever), wait…

Things ain’t what they used to be. — Once upon a time, a man grew up, maybe went to college, maybe didn’t, got a job, and worked there for his entire career. The company looked out for him, made sure he had the training he needed if he wanted to move up, and demonstrated loyalty to him in…

Need a down and dirty? Here it is. — People often get caught up in the nuances and complexity of leadership. Those matter and it can be complex, but engaging at those higher levels without understanding basic underlying principles can lead you astray. Here’s a quick rundown of basic things every leader, regardless of domain, must get right to…

Words of Wisdom — My daughter graduated from Marshall University this past weekend. It was a glorious weekend of course and Team McMillion showed up in force to celebrate her earning her B.S. in biology in only three years. John Donahoe, CEO of Nike, was the commencement speaker. I wasn’t familiar with him. His…

“A man should take time to contemplate.” — Louis L’Amour wrote that in several of his books, usually in the form of a father’s advice to his son, recalled years later in a dire situation. Jason Gay is a phenomenal writer for the Wall Street Journal. In his article published today, he talks about “the joy of a…

Another Accidental Shooting — Got up this morning and started checking the news. An article caught my eye about a wild goose attacking a child during a picnic. I thought that was interesting and at the bottom of the article were links to similar types of stories. Before I knew it, my coffee had…