RelationShifts

Dr. Larry Little has a conversation with Steve Riat about life, leadership, and the moments they chose to Cross the Line.

I introduced you to Mosheh Oinounou last week. He is an incredibly gifted and skilled news reporter who took the time to talk with me on our CTL podcast. Last week, we sent out Part One of the conversation. Today, we drop the rest of his story. Mosheh knew things were not where he needed them to be, both professionally and personally. He made a bold decision to do something about it. He...

There seems to be an inverse correlation between humility and success. In other words, the more notoriety and success someone gains, the less humble and approachable they become. This is not true with Mosheh Oinounou. Mosheh has found great success in the news reporting world. He is an Emmy, Murrow and Webby Award-winning Executive Producer and has led teams at Fox News, Bloomberg TV, CNBC ad CBS...

It should be easy as A-B-C. But instead, it is the opposite. Gaining trust in today’s culture is incredibly hard and losing trust is incredibly easy. It is something that we all seek but rarely find.  The importance of trust cannot be overstated. It defines every aspect of our lives and relationships. With that thought in mind, I decided to  re-release a podcast where I spend some time t...

It is a word that is commonly misused and misunderstood. The word is Vulnerability. Many times we view those who choose to become vulnerable as soft or weak. The truth is that choosing to admit our vulnerabilities is a sign of strength and courage . I had a conversation with a man a couple of years ago who shared how he had to become “weak enough” to truly become strong enough to handle the trials...

It was the beginning of the COVID pandemic and I had contracted the virus. There were no medications that had been approved for treatment yet, and I was struggling . The symptoms got worse, and I got weaker. I eventually recovered through the help of my loved ones and through the care of a doctor who chose to go the extra mile. His name is Dr. Nick Gillespie and he is my friend as well as my physi...

A legend is defined as: “a person who is famous, while still living, for doing something extremely well.” In the college football officiating world, Steve Shaw fits the definition of a legend . He has called countless football games and now is the Coordinator for all of the NCAA College Football Officials and holds the position of Secretary and Editor of the NCAA Rules Committee. Steve has an eye...

All of life’s important moments are based on beginning, nurturing, or ending significant relationships in our lives. Take a moment and evaluate the relationships in your life. Start with the relationship with yourself. Are you aware of how you engage and communicate? Are you aware of the impact, good and bad, that you make on those around you? Are you aware of your own insecurities and your streng...

Wisdom is a valuable trait to possess. Having the ability to listen, observe and gain insight are strengths of the Tranquil Turtle. He is an introvert who does not desire or enjoy being in the spot light. She does not need a large group of friends, but the friendships she possesses are deep and meaningful. The Turtle brings authenticity and connection to relationships. He brings peace and a level...

Take The Test Think about the most logical, practical, factual, person you know . She is probably a Competent Camel personality type. The Camel personality is d etail-oriented and thinks in black and white with very little grey. He is a meticulous rule follower who always dots his “I”s and crosses his “T”s. He loves to make lists and methodically check off the accomplished items. Camels are the qu...

Take The Test It is easy to recognize the Leading Lion(s) in your life. His direct and assertive nature is difficult to miss. Lions are all about getting the job done. They are on a mission to conquer. They can see the big picture and have an ability to focus on completing the task with determination and intentionality. Lions generally may not see the need or take the time to invest in growing the...

Take The Test Have you ever met someone that had the ability to connect quickly with you? This person knew how to have great conversations, could tell an incredible story and was full of positive energy. These are the powerful traits of the Much Loved Monkey personality. The monkeys in my life make me smile. They are fun to be around and are experts at making you feel comfortable and accepted.&nbs...

Take The Test He just could not for the life of himself understand what she wanted. When they tried to communicate, the conversation degenerated into a personal attack on one another. While he knew that he needed to have at least a civil relationship with her, it just did not seem possible. The frustration and anxiety was growing rapidly for both.  We see it all of the time. Relationships tha...

Let me introduce you to someone who is unique, purpose driven, bright and determined. His name is Demilade Oluwasina. He is no stranger to struggle. His life is one of difficulties and overcoming. Demi is a person who understands how to persevere. He is curious and realizes the importance of learning and growing from our failures. His entrepreneurial spirit is not about creating new business start...

Words mean more when the person speaking has experienced them! Independent People Leave Responsibility Work ethic You can do more Lessons versus people Being curious is a choice Dr. Julie Pham has lived each of the above words. She understands hardship and what it feels like to be left by others. Julie was challenged to do more and she responded by doing just that. She refused to become a victim o...

2022 provided good and bad, happy and sad, hard and hopefully some rewarding memories for us. Soon, we will set our sights on the future. But before we look ahead to 2023, I invite you to look back. Choosing not to learn from our past is a mistake. No matter in what season of life you find yourself, learning from our victories and mistakes is essential to living a fulfilled life in the future. In...

This is part 2 of my podcast with Ian Richardson. eaglecenterforleadership.com

I have discovered that those who have something truly valuable to say have experienced struggles in their life. The men and women who have the strength to learn from their struggles are the ones who I listen to the most. I’m really not interested in “pie in the sky” philosophy or “3 ways to make life easy” propaganda. I want to hear from those who speak truth and who are willing to share about the...

Have you ever been around someone who you could tell was a good leader by how they engaged those around them ? Many times we think of leaders as being extroverted, assertive, outspoken individuals. I have studied and walked with leaders for many years and I want to challenge that line of thinking. I have found that there are attributes, characteristics, and behaviors that strong leaders exhibit on...

It is a mystery to me. It seems that as a person increases his or her responsibility or position in an organization, their ability or willingness to exercise EQ (emotional intelligence) decreases. The same is true in our personal lives. Many times, when we find ourselves in a position of power or leverage, we forget or refuse the importance of EQ in relationships. Toxic work environments are creat...

The question is not “if” you are creating a culture, but instead, “what kind of” culture are you creating? I once worked with an organization who had degenerated from an incredibly healthy culture to a toxic damaging one. The reason for the shift was how the new leader of the organization chose to lead. The environment changed from a servant leadership model to a dictatorial ego-driven model. The...

It gave me hope. My conversation with Kevin Perry left me with the hope that character, hard work, and refusing to make excuses still matter. This young leader who played Division 1 football is now working his way up the corporate org chart and he is doing it the right way.  He understands the importance of personal responsibility, and leading himself while caring for others.   There is...

I was encouraged and even hopeful. In a world of selfishness, blame, and negativity, this was a breath of fresh air. My conversation with Elizabeth reminded me that there are still good young leaders in this world. Leaders who care about more than power, agendas, or prestige. Leaders who are curious, want to grow and who have a desire to help others. Elizabeth is an entrepreneur who is different....

It took him down. He destroyed the company and any significant relationships that were attached. His fear and insecurity led him down a path of arrogance and dictatorial leadership. He ultimately was terminated from the company.  It can take you down as well. I have seen this monster destroy businesses, families and relationships. It gets bigger and more dangerous as it is fed. This monster’s...

He was blown away by the treatment he received. Charles was admitted to the hospital for a procedure that would repair a heart issue. He knew it was serious and prepared himself for the rigorous process that accompanies such things. What he was not prepared for was the incredible service he received from a health care professional in the hospital. She immediately made him and his family feel at ea...