Brent StromwallJan 204 minThe Cost of WinningEmotional immaturity in a team is toxic for everyone in the room, and the business.
Brent StromwallOct 26, 20213 minDo I Belong Here?Leaders should create a strong sense of belonging for all of their employees. It is good for your business and good for their health.
Brent StromwallSep 15, 20214 minWhere are the Mature Leaders?What we are seeing from our leaders reminds us of two children fighting over toys in the sandbox. Where are the mature leaders?
Brent StromwallJul 26, 20214 minEmployee Joy Yields Employee EngagementYou and your employees and teams will perform better – at their best – only when you all are in joy. A joy-filled team is more effective...
Brent StromwallApr 19, 20213 minRARE Leadership Part 5 - Defining Joy in a TeamWhat if your employees liked working and being with you so much that they were willing to make sacrifices without incentive? What if they di
Brent StromwallFeb 15, 20214 minThe Ideal Team Has Joy-based TrustThe greatest role a leader of any team has is to create and nurture joy-based trust.
Brent StromwallDec 14, 20203 minProtecting Yourself and OthersOver the years I’ve learned that when others talk too much, too long, too loud, or too closely, I can experience negative emotions, or...
Brent StromwallDec 1, 20201 minTeam HealthIn his book, The Advantage, Patrick Lencioni says “I’ve become absolutely convinced that the seminal difference between successful...
Brent StromwallNov 27, 20208 minLogical or Relational: The Anatomy of an Ideal TeamWe were designed to process pain in a healthy way, but few of us are aware of this or have learned how.
Brent StromwallNov 23, 20203 minToo Much. Too Long. Too Loud. Too Close.Every single environment that we’re in presents the likely chance we will get triggered creating barriers to team health and productivity.
Brent StromwallSep 23, 20204 minRARE Leadership, part 4 - Act Like YourselfMature people stay calm and relational regardless of intense emotions. They’re the people who are glad to be with you, and you are glad to
Brent StromwallSep 23, 20205 minRARE Leadership, part 3 - Relational CircuitsLeaders undermine their own success by allowing the problem to become bigger than the relationship.
Brent StromwallSep 23, 20204 minRARE Leadership, part 2 - Becoming OverwhelmedWhen working in joy, people and teams will have their greatest impact.
Brent StromwallSep 13, 20203 minRARE Leadership, part 1 - Leadership vs ManagementManagers manage things, activities, and tasks to do what is expected of them. ...Leaders lead a person or group of people.
Brent StromwallJun 8, 20202 minI Will Bless YouIs the PPP loan God’s provision through the instrument of government?
Brent StromwallApr 9, 20205 min(Over)reacting to Economic Recessions We can be calm and optimistic about the future. History demonstrates that the down cycles within our economy are real. And so is recovery.
Brent StromwallMar 16, 20201 minOverwhelmed, Paralyzed or Lack Clarity?Having issues is not a weakness. Identifying them and solving them will be your strength.
Brent StromwallJan 23, 20202 minThe Psychological Price of EntrepreneurshipAs much as I wanted to protect my wife and children from the anxiety I had about my business, they could see and sense it loud and clear.
Brent StromwallDec 2, 20192 min“I Simply Don’t Know What to Do Next.” In order to gain the benefits for himself, his employees, and his business, the owner must institute disciplined change, starting with himse
Brent StromwallNov 26, 20192 min"Is This Going to Be Uncomfortable?"...misunderstanding, not being consulted, or poor communication are three primary reasons for resistance to change for a leadership team.