I’ve been thinking a lot about team-building. (maybe because I’m in the process of building one myself.) The best teams are comprised of individuals with diverse skills and perspectives. The strength of the team lies in their differences – not their similarities. Think of it this way…beautiful harmonies in singing are the result of DIFFERENT [READ MORE]
Teams exist to accomplish more than anyone person could do alone. It’s really that simple! If you could do it all on your own, there would be no need for others to help. If you had all the expertise, skills, and TIME you needed, then there’s no need to involve anyone else. But when is [READ MORE]
In thinking about my experience as a student-athlete, never did I need a pep rally to get me excited about playing the game I loved. Pep rallies were designed to get the student body and the fans hyped up - not the players. It’s sad that so many people need pep talks just to get [READ MORE]
The most important factor in determining the success or failure of an individual or organization is how they respond to adversity. It’s not talent. Not great ideas. Not even wealth. Why not? Because adversity is inevitable. Despite the best plans, every human being or team, at some point in time, is going to face very [READ MORE]
With 15 years of corporate human resources experience, I'm often asked to share career development advice. Here are 7 ideas that will help you navigate your career to ultimately gain the satisfaction you're looking for in 2012. Share this information with your network, and feel free to share your comments below. Don't just play...WIN! 1. Decide [READ MORE]
Scott Goodale, head coach of the NATIONALLY RANKED Rutgers University Wrestling team, provided a glowing endorsement of Lee Rubin's book entitled, WIN: Simple Insights to Help You Win the Game of Life. "WIN is an incredible book with great leadership insights. All coaches in all sports at all levels can use Lee's life lessons to [READ MORE]
My first book, WIN: Simple Insights to Help You Win the Game of Life, is now available as an ebook for both NOOK and KINDLE. To purchase your copy, visit the following sites:
Here's a few thoughts that will help you accomplish your resolutions/commitments this year: 1. Take one step at a time. Most people never take the first step of a big project because they can’t see how all the other subsequent steps are going to work out. They are intimidated or fearful of the obstacles and [READ MORE]
As we begin the New Year (2012), make sure your goals are clear and lofty. This is an excerpt from my presentation at the Pennsylvania Student Leadership Development Institute. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
Here's a clip from a recent presentation...