by Scotty Sanders | Mar 5, 2022 | Article
The lack of advance planning and last-minute execution gives no margin or buffer. My experience tells me – No Buffer, Plan to Suffer. Why do we need a Buffer? It leaves room for the unexpected. Many times, the unexpected happens when we least expect it. In most...
by Scotty Sanders | Dec 20, 2021 | Article
For years, Organizational Researchers have been telling us that affirmation motivates people more than financial incentives. People thrive on praise. If you want to keep good people on your team, look for ways to affirm them. Most people value sincere appreciation...
by Scotty Sanders | May 5, 2021 | Article
My Mother was busy with raising four boys, but in her spare time, she loved to garden. Her specialty was roses. Here are some lessons I learned about leadership as I watched my Mom tend her garden: 1. My Mom was passionate about growing roses. -She loved...
by Scotty Sanders | Feb 3, 2021 | Article
Examples of everyday Shark Tanks Board Meetings, Sales or Bank Loan Presentations, Potential Investors, Book Publishers, etc. 1. BE PASSIONATE Passion is contagious. 2. BE PREPARED If you shoot from the hip, you might shoot off your foot. 3. ...
by Scotty Sanders | Oct 2, 2020 | Article
Do you struggle with being transparent and authentic? Try these vulnerability cures to strengthen your relationships. 1 Admit when you are wrong 2 Ask for forgiveness 3 Don’t be a know it all 4 Ask questions if you need clarity 5 Share your weaknesses 6 Ask for...
by Scotty Sanders | Sep 18, 2020 | Article
If you could live your life over again, what would you do differently? A recent study showed that people wished they had risked more, reflected more, and done more things of significance; things that would live on after their death. On a recent vacation, I took time...