Leadership Playbook:
Ideas for Highly Effective Teams


















Black Monday and the 7 Common Mistakes NFL Teams Will Make This Week
Black Monday often marks a fresh start for NFL teams, but many fall into the same costly traps year after year. Discover the critical mistakes that prevent organizations from truly building a winning culture and what it really takes to create lasting success.

The Great Plague of 1665 forced Cambridge to close. What happen next changed the World.
From Newton’s quarantine discoveries to the birth of Silicon Valley in a backyard garage, history proves that innovation often emerges from times of turmoil. But in today’s fast-paced world, can your organization keep its brightest minds, or will they take their ideas elsewhere?

Vulnerability-based Fear
In a world where fear is abundant and vulnerability is unavoidable, building trust has never been more challenging — or more essential. As workplaces adjust to new realities, courageous leadership and honest communication may be the antidote to the virus of fear.

I thought we decided that LAST month?
Confusion reigns when decisions keep getting revisited — not because the work is hard, but because commitment is unclear. Without clarity and closure, execution stalls, giving your competition the edge.

Meeting Hostages
Meetings are full of personalities — the engaged, the silent, the checked-out, and the disruptive. Uncover how each type affects the room and how to turn every meeting into a space for real progress.

Colin Powell and Loyalty
Loyalty isn’t about silent agreement — it’s about speaking up, challenging ideas, and committing fully once a decision is made. See how Colin Powell redefined loyalty and why avoiding conflict might be holding your team back.

Chaos foreseen in 2019
Is your organization built on a stable, cohesive culture, or are you struggling with confusion and inconsistency? Find out how clarity in culture can set your team up for long-term success and why a solid foundation matters more than ever.

The Seven "Must Haves" for Every Organization
How aligned is your organization from top to bottom? Discover why full clarity and alignment, from the owner to the batboy, are essential for achieving consistent success and overcoming organizational silos.

World Series teaches Meetings Matter… a lot!
What can we learn from a crucial moment in the World Series? Explore how misunderstanding and poor communication in meetings can lead to disastrous outcomes—and how you can improve your own meetings for better results.

Accountability: The road to success
Discover how redefining accountability within teams leads to success. Learn how peer-to-peer accountability fosters trust, strengthens commitment, and drives excellence in any organization.

What is “Accountability”? A nine-year old’s answer will amaze you!
A nine-year-old’s perspective on accountability reveals a surprising truth about leadership and teamwork. Learn how vulnerability and trust pave the way for achieving the highest standards in any team.

Changing a Culture Starts with Leadership
Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping an organization’s culture and its long-term success. Learn how Coach Anthony Lynn is fostering a winning culture by prioritizing communication, transparency, and personal understanding within his staff.

How the Warriors Organization turned Joy into a Strategy
The Warriors turned joy into a strategic advantage, proving it’s more than just a feeling—it’s a core value. See how their commitment to joy, selflessness, and gratitude transforms their culture and drives sustained success.

New Competitive Reality in Sports
The New Competitive Reality in sports isn’t about raw talent or analytics, it’s about building a culture of trust and accountability. What could your team achieve if you focused on unity and collaboration rather than individual achievements?