Some leaders are loud, some are quiet.
Some leaders focus on details, some focus on the vision.
Some leaders are organized, some go with the flow.

There is no 'right' formula for a leader.

You don't need to copy someone else, you need to become the best version of yourself.

Having flashbacks to our wiffle ball tournament at the freshmen retreat last summer.

You don't need more information.
You need more consistency.

You don't need more time.
You need more consistency.

You don't need more resources.
You need more consistency.

You don't need more permission.
You need more consistency.

If you can't be held accountable, you can't be an effective teammate.

If you can't be held accountable, you can't be an effective leader.

The best want to hear the truth, because the best want to get better.

Complain less.
Encourage more.

Bad leaders ignore culture.
Average leaders talk about culture.
Great leaders create culture intentionally.

Leaders set the tone.

Crushing. Carol was a light in this world. A force for good. Incredibly positive, always a smile on her face, made everyone around her better. Amazing woman, leader, mom, human. A big loss.

3 threats to healthy culture:

- Leaders who don’t define the standard
- Leaders who don’t live the defined standard
- Leaders who don’t hold others accountable to the defined standard

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Things that will make your day worse: 
Negativity
Doubt
Worry
Insecurity
Complaining
Comparison

Things that will make your day better: 
Positivity
Hope
Belief
Humility
Joy
Gratitude

Mindset is a choice. Own it.

Weak leaders avoid difficult conversations.

Great leaders have difficult conversations.

The longer you delay, the harder the conversation gets and the more bitterness and frustration grow.

Show up, believe the best, speak the truth in love, get better, move forward.

Today’s office.

Honored to speak at the Hanesbrands Partner Summit on Keep Chopping Wood and the process of getting better.

Consistent character builds trust.
Consistent effort builds impact.
Consistent focus builds discipline.
Consistent communication builds clarity.
Consistent exercise builds health.
Consistent mindset builds resilience.
Consistent leadership builds influence.

Consistency is the 🔑

You don’t need to know every step in the process today.

You just need to take the next step.

Above average outcomes require above average commitment.

Do the work.

The best do take days off, they do rest, they do take time to unplug and recharge. To ignore that is to embrace burnout and exhaustion. You can’t be at your best if you are “on” at all times.

Make time for you.
Rest allows us to be at our best.

Your negativity isn't making you, your situation, or anybody else around you better.

Own your mindset. Own your attitude. Own your energy. Own your impact.

So good.

Too much support without challenge leads to entitlement, complacency, lack of growth.

Too much challenge without support leads to fear, burnout, lack of growth.

Have to find the right balance to unlock sustainable performance while maintaining trust.

Leaders, your job is create an environment that activates those you lead to live into their potential. You do that by:

Believing in them
Connecting with them
Supporting them
Being honest with them
Challenging them

Good seeds won’t grow in bad soil.
Lead with purpose.