Disruptive Leadership

Everybody’s a Coach—Until It’s Actually Time to Coach In today's fast-paced world, the term "coach" gets tossed around as if it's synonymous with "leader" or "mentor." Leaders in every industry like to position themselves as coaches, encouraging, guiding, and empowering others.? But when the pressure mounts and real coaching moments arise, many fall short of their claims. Why? Because coaching is more than a title; it’s a commitment to act, even when it's tough. True coaching involves stepping into difficult conversations, giving constructive feedback, and investing time and energy in others' growth. It’s about actively listening, asking the right questions, and genuinely wanting the other person to succeed—even when it means putting your own agenda aside. This is where leaders falter. It's easy to be a coach in name, but when the job demands patience, vulnerability, and accountability, the role suddenly feels less glamorous. Effective coaching requires preparation and intentionality. You can’t just wing it. You must understand your team members' strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It’s about providing clear guidance without micromanaging, and balancing encouragement with a challenge to push others beyond their comfort zones. Coaching isn’t just a skill, it’s a mindset. It’s not about looking good as a leader but helping others become the best versions of themselves. So, the next time you call yourself a coach, ask yourself: Am I willing to show up when it really matters?? True coaching starts when the excuses stop, and the work begins.

Here’s a hard truth: what got you here won’t keep you here. Comfort Feels Safe But It’s a Trap Leaders who avoid discomfort avoid growth. They stick to what they know, refusing to challenge themselves or their teams. Leadership isn’t about playing it safe; it’s about pushing limits, embracing change, and setting the pace. The best leaders aren’t the ones with the longest tenure they’re the ones who keep learning, adapting, and driving forward. Here’s a hard truth: what got you here won’t keep you here. So ask yourself: Are you leading forward, or are you just coasting? Because if you're too comfortable, you're already in trouble. Now’s the time. Wake up. Step up. Lead.

I look at LinkedIn a little different than many. Sure I want your business and I will ask for it occasionally. I find a great deal of inspiration and wisdom on here. Not the cookie cutter stuff most post. The insight you can tell comes from experience. Thank you to those whose posts I steal, copy and use in my meetings. Life is better because of you.

ROAD TO 30 LETS’ GET TO WORK Lock in your spot—let’s go to work! Hitting 30 car sales a month isn’t magic, it’s a formula. The best don’t wing it. They follow a process. Join in this workshop and we’ll break down exactly what it takes to get there. No fluff. Just real strategies you can use right now. The small daily habits of 30 car pros How to own your time instead of wasting it Creating customers for life so they send you everyone they know Got someone already at 30? Bring them! If not, we’ll show you how to make it happen. Who’s in?? April 10th at 9 AM DM and lets talk about it.

The dream is free, but the journey isn’t. To be successful, you must act every day. No one has ever quit their way to the top. Unlock your full potential with The Power of Five and the Viking Mentality. Join us for a robust discussion and workshop. April 22 at 9 AM. Invest in yourself and your future.? A specific plan with five daily actions that you and your team can easily incorporate into their routine.

When you’re feeling unmotivated, it can be really tough to get going. Here are a few things that might help: Take a break: Sometimes, you just need to rest. Allow yourself some downtime without feeling guilty. Use the two-minute rule: do something positive that takes two minutes. We all like to win Change your environment: Sometimes a change of scenery, like going outside or moving to a different room, can stimulate your mind and boost your energy. Focus on Why you’re doing It: Remind yourself of the bigger picture and the reasons behind what you’re doing. Get moving: Physical activity, even if it’s just a short walk, can boost your mood and help clear mental fog. Start with something enjoyable: If your day is packed with tasks you’re not excited about, start with something you actually like. Be kind to yourself: Sometimes, low motivation days are normal. It’s okay to have days like this; being kind to yourself is key. If you can, focus on a few small wins and let that be enough for today.

A video from our "Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions" series. The real path to 30 or more. 15 minute video to take the first step

The Road to 455,000 sales over your lifetime Perception or reality? The real path to 30 or more. Part of our "Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions series"

Fortis fortuna adiuvat One of my least favorite quotes is “Look before you leap.” Look at what? The cliff you are about to jump off. The past, so you risk nothing. Many years ago, I failed miserably at marriage. Surprising, I know. I told myself at the time I would look next time before I leaped. Never to marry again. Even told her, don’t get too cozy. I am not taking that leap again. Very risk averse. That is not a phrase most people would use to describe me. I often leap and then look. So, I did with her. 37 risky years later, still crazy after all these years. Take a chance on yourself. Leap, then look. As you look back on your career and life to date, where do you wished you’d been a little braver, trusted in yourself more, and been less cautious in the chances you took? We are innately risk averse. We overestimate the probability of something going wrong. We fear the consequences of it as well. We underestimate our ability. We do not look at the cost of inaction because we are comfortable. Leap before you look. You may find a higher purpose, joy, love, fulfillment, and money. Fortis fortuna adiuvat Fortune favors the bold

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