Archive for July, 2009

Get the Right People on The Bus

Monday, July 27th, 2009 Posted in Newsletter | 12 Comments »

  In the classic book Good to Great, Jim Collins says, "...to build a successful organization and team you must get the right people on the bus." His research shows that great companies and organizations do this. They get the right ...

10 Best Leadership Blogs of 2009

Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Blog Links | 1 Comment »

  We were nominated as one of the 10 best leadership blogs of 2009. If you would like to vote for us, click here.

A Culture of Greatness

Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Newsletter | 5 Comments »

  During the last two weeks I've spoken to the University of Texas football team, Northwestern Mutual and a conference of school principals. Very different audiences indeed, yet, the message I shared was the same: "To build a winning a team and ...

Celebrate Success

Monday, July 13th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 12 Comments »

  Each night before my children go to bed I ask them what their success of the day is. The idea came from a story I read about the Olympic gymnast, Bart Connor. Turns out 9 months before the 1984 Olympics ...

Watch Jon on Fox News

Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Video | No Comments »

  Watch Jon share tips from his latest book, Training Camp, on Fox News "Fox and Friends." Alternate viewing options here.

True Freedom

Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Leadership, Newsletter | 6 Comments »

  I love July 4th. Not just because of the fireworks, barbeque and excitement that Independence Day brings. I love it because it’s a holiday that celebrates the greatest gift to humanity... freedom. Freedom is not something many of us think about ...