Perry Holley

John Maxwell teaches that three things make a great leader. First, leaders must have a compelling vision. Second, great leaders have influence that causes people to follow because they want to, not because they have to. And third, leaders must be unwilling to accept the status quo. Where we are is never where we can stay. Why must we always...

As leaders look for ways to increase the productivity and performance of their team, the significance of regular feedback becomes more obvious. Daniel Coyle, in his book The Culture Code, writes about a type of feedback known as “magical feedback.” This feedback formula has the potential to inspire performance and employee engagement. According to Coyle, the nineteen-word phrase encapsulates the...

When leading people, there is a time to tell, teach, and coach; it’s essential to know the difference and when to use each to maximum effectiveness. Teaching is about you. Coaching is about others, and telling is about short-term action with limited results. Consider using the 80-10-10 plan. WHEN TO TELL (10%) 10% might even be a high estimate, but...

When I was young, my family moved a lot. My dad was an engineer in the space program, and he worked with several different aviation organizations to develop guidance systems for rockets to use when orbiting the Earth. When you move a lot, you are frequently “the new guy.” I learned much about what it feels like to be an...

On a coaching call this week, I learned that the executive I am coaching lost one of their most talented team members to a competitor. While there are many reasons why this may happen, it is essential to know why it did happen. Retaining your top talent is something leaders cannot leave to chance. Retaining top talent requires intentional actions...

Leading change is one of the most important things a leader can do. The ability to lead change is a crucial differentiator between being a manager and being a leader. Managers operate within the scope of how things are. Leaders operate with the scope of how things can be. While you must manage and lead, producing change is 80% leadership...