Leadership

August 2, 2020

Trust your instincts, even on big decisions

Instincts begin to develop at an early age. If you trip and fall, you learn to look where you are…
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April 7, 2020

Tips for leading in uncertain times

This is one of the most unusual times of our lives. And now is when leaders should step up like…
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March 9, 2020

Why don’t you ask more questions?

When interviewing potential team members the trait of curiosity was always near the top of my list. Why? Curious individuals…
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January 27, 2020

Focus on the important stuff!

The most important words a mentor ever said to me were, “Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment.” He repeated this phrase…
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December 7, 2019

Recognition is the No. 1 motivator

My predecessor and mentor at Tractor Supply preached the impact of sincerely recognizing the efforts of all employees. Over time,…
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November 8, 2019

Here’s how to coach others for success

More than any other factor, the quality of our team will define us as leaders. To be successful we must…
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October 11, 2019

Choose your business books carefully

I read few if any serious books during my first 15 years in business. Occasionally, I did scan newspapers and…
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August 21, 2019

Be direct in your business: It’s a winning formula

Throughout my career I have always tried to be direct in my business dealings. I learned early in life that…
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August 13, 2019

Learn from the best – Your competition

Technology is pushing our world forward at an accelerated pace. Things are changing rapidly. So to stay out ahead of…
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June 14, 2019

Want to maximize results? Learn to keep it simple

Ask what time it is and sometimes you’ll hear about how to build a watch. It’s very common to get…
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