by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Stress Management
There are a lot of definitions on what conflict is, but the one I like best is one I heard on a recent podcast with Dr. Nate Regier. He says that conflict is the disconnect between what I want and what I’m actually experiencing. That’s different than some of the...
by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Sam and Marcia were proud to bring their son, Sam Jr. into the world. It was both of their greatest wishes – to raise a child. They shopped for him meticulously, buying only the best organic foods. They enrolled him in soccer, karate, piano lessons, and scouts. ...
by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
In the Spring of 1997, I was serving on active duty in the Navy, at the rank of Petty Officer First Class. As an enlisted guy, I didn’t fit the profile of most enlisted people. I had a Master of Arts degree in organizational leadership. Most enlisted people don’t. ...
by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As The Boss, you’re expected to know a lot of things. Your day probably begins with people asking you questions and wanting approval for something. I’m sure you’re probably honored by this since it means people finally respect you but I’d like you to consider one...
by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As The Boss, you’ve probably discovered that the job isn’t easy. There is pressure to please your direct reports, your peers, your customers, and of course your boss as well. When you get stressed, you’ve probably told yourself you need to be more disciplined and...
by Mack | | Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
If you’ve ever attended one of my talks and heard all of my bad boss stories, you can I’m sure relate to them. You’ve not lived until you’ve had a bad boss. The key though is what did you LEARN from that bad boss. In my stories, I mention, by name, Dr. Riley, Dr....
