Are You Solving the Right Problem?
Most leaders unknowingly solve the wrong problems every day—reacting to symptoms instead of root causes. The SLAMM method (Stop, Look Around, Make a Call, Move) combined with The Hoosier Rule ensures smarter, more strategic decision-making. Want to lead with clarity and confidence? Learn how to apply these tools today!
Are Your Leaders Ready for the Next Level?
SOF Truth #1 states: Humans are more important than hardware. The right people—not just tools or systems—determine success. If your business relies on a few key individuals, you’re at risk. Strong leadership is built by developing a deep bench. Ready to future-proof your team? Learn how to level up your leaders today!
Is a Blind Spot Holding Back Your Leadership?
You don’t see blind spots until someone points them out. A lesson from my Navy days taught me how my confidence was coming across as arrogance—and it was costing me influence. The best leaders develop self-awareness before leading others. Discover how to spot and fix the patterns holding you back!
Lessons from Special Operations on Overcoming Self-Preservation
Fear can be a silent enemy, building walls that limit trust and influence. In Special Operations, I learned firsthand how self-preservation—driven by fear of failure, insecurity, or the need to prove myself—can sabotage leadership. In this article, I’ll share how breaking that wall unlocks true influence.
Are You Calling Up or Calling Out?
Are you leading to build others up or tearing them down? Discover the power of ‘Calling Up vs. Calling Out’—a tool that shifts leadership from criticism to empowerment. Learn how to challenge others from a place of belief and transform your team’s trust, engagement, and performance.
55 Lessons in Leadership
In honor of his 55th birthday, our founder and CEO, Steve, shares 55 invaluable leadership lessons drawn from decades of experience. From embracing challenges to understanding the power of empathy, these insights offer practical wisdom for leaders at every level. Dive into Steve’s reflections and discover how to elevate your leadership journey.
The Mindset That Defines Great Leadership
What sets great leaders apart? It’s not just strategy—it’s mindset. Discover how the Leader Mindset, built on fighting for the highest possible good in those you lead, can elevate your leadership. Learn the five steps to become a leader who empowers, motivates, and drives lasting success.
The Secret to Leading Yourself Well
Discover how the Support Challenge Matrix can transform how you lead yourself. Learn to balance self-support and self-challenge, avoid burnout or stagnation, and fight for your highest possible good to grow personally and professionally. Take the first step toward self-liberation today!
Calibrating Support & Challenge
Many leaders aim to create a ‘family-like’ culture, but this often limits growth by avoiding accountability. The Support Challenge Matrix helps leaders balance support and challenge to empower teams, foster growth, and achieve 10x potential. Learn how to lead with both care and accountability.
Turning Vision into Action
Casting a big vision isn’t the hardest part of leading change—turning vision into action is. Discover how the Change Equation helps leaders overcome resistance and drive momentum by aligning dissatisfaction, a compelling vision, and actionable steps. Ready to lead change that lasts?