BOOMLeader Podcast

My brother Dan is a regional director of a nation-wide crane company.  He oversees five branches where these branch managers are empowered to lead as they see fit to meet the goals and outcomes of the company.  What he has experienced, is that some lead through action, but many do not.  Why you ask ... because action leadership is WORK!  When you are empowered to lead and see s...

The word hustle is defined on dictionary.com as a verb meaning: to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.   It doesn't take genetic talent to hustle.  Today friends let's give a little extra and truly HUSTLE.  We got this!  See you tomorrow.

Today's BOOMLeader tip is for parents and principals as this pandemic keeps people home and in charge of homeschooling their children.  I am a principal and my wife is a teacher.  We have three children, in three different schools, and this job is an undertaking.  There is no magic for success, but structure is key.  I will remind myself of this very message as we tackle this j...

The key to the good life is built with good relationships.  Take a quick listen to learn how to incorporate this easy principle into your daily life.  We are in this journey of life together we might as well CRUSH IT!

President Franklin D. Roosevelt was quoted as saying, "Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people.  A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. "  We know that kindness always wins!  May we use empathy and compassion as we lead our schools, districts, and organizations over the course of this week.  The COVID-19 pandemic truly has u...

#BOOMLeadership is a Verb: Action taken to grow your organization.  In this weekend edition, I am encouraging you building principals and superintendents to build your legacy through this school closure.  The COVID-19 pandemic has now closed Illinois schools for the remainder of the school year.  Along with many other states, it is OUR TIME to meet the needs of our students and fami...

Honesty and Integrity are the BEST Policies   "Honest Abe" came to be President Lincoln's nickname after he opened a general store in New Salem, IL.  He was known to be a fair and honest businessman.  In times like these, during this COVID-19 pandemic, your character defines your leadership whether you are a school principal, district superintendent, or a business owner.  Be th...

This leadership tip comes straight from my home town of Ottawa, IL.  The first Lincoln / Douglas debate was held there on August 21, 1858.  During this debate, Lincoln stressed the importance to "persuade rather than coerce."  He was always focused on giving others a voice and working with and through people to meet his objectives.  Reflect and use this quick tip to take action...

Build Strong Alliances - " A house divided against itself cannot stand..."  Know your people, know how they will respond in all situations, who will get the job done and who will procrastinate.  Be sure your followers know YOU and how you will respond in any given situation.  Be consistent and build relationships!

September 9, 1861 President Lincoln relieved Gen. John Fremont from his command.  He stated that his cardinal mistake was that he isolated himself and allowed nobody to see him and because of this he did not know what is going on in the very matter he is dealing with.  Tip #1 from President Abraham Lincoln ... "Get out of the office and circulate among the troops."  During a pandemi...

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