One of the marks of maturity is perspective. So, how do we build perspective in our younger generations?

When I raise my voice, I usually shut down my listeners.

I always enjoy investing in the Gwinnett Student Leaders! #GSLT Today was no different. Every high school was represented by sharp young men and women influencing their world. I’m honored to spend time with them. I may be working for a few of them someday!

When I push myself to do what must be done, even when I don’t feel like it, I am better able to lead myself.

Both older and younger generations need each other.

I was so impressed this last week with the hunger to grow in the leaders of Kettering Healthcare. These people love their staff and their patients. It was an honor to spend a day with them. Thanks Brad Black and HumanEx Venture for making it happen.

Reinventing Yourself: From Vanilla Ice to Snoop Dogg

One key to inspiration is affirmation: the ability to see and give voice to something in someone they don't see.

What would improve if your team got better at listening, managing tension, and understanding each other? From my article, “How Emotional Intelligence Can Raise Productivity...or Reduce It.” timelmore.com/articles/how-e…

Become an uncommon leader—one who is hungry to grow and learn from other generations.

The other person likely doesn’t need you to fix something, but to feel something with them.

What’s it like to be on the other side of me?

Conflict expands based on the distance between expectations and reality.

The next time you owe some feedback to a young person, ask yourself: Are the remarks I am about to make communicating belief in them?

If I really love students, I will help them see the long-term ripple effect of their decisions.

As a student matures, risk and achievement are necessities in forming their identity and confidence.

We must guide students into the appropriate path for their aptitude and gifts, not for the satisfaction of our egos.

Here’s a question every business leader, teacher, coach, and parent should ask themselves: What’s the end game as I lead my students? My athletes? My kids?

Can you see disruption as an introduction instead of an interruption?

When people feel safe, they are not as worried about who gets credit for ideas.