Leadership Development

Are great leaders born or can exceptional leadership be learned? With over four decades spent as CEO, Principal, and serial entrepreneur, Jay McDonald has led thousands of people and is an invaluable resource for bringing out the creativity, passion, and exceptional leadership in senior executives and decision makers. With innovative solutions, expert advice, and practical ideas for optimizing performance, Jay brings trust, authenticity, and immeasurable value to challenged professionals.

From Great Employee to Great Leader: Core Values That Shape Leadership

What makes a great leader? Many people have attempted to answer this question and some have had more success than...

Tips For Success You Won’t Find In A Business Book

After 40-plus years in business, some of my most useful lessons stem not from formal education but rather as a...

Life Is A Team Sport, Are You In The Game?

One of the simplest yet most clear parallels is the idea that life is like a team sport. In business as well as in...

What We Can Learn From An NFL Commentator

As the former head football coach of the Oakland Raiders, a multiple Super Bowl champion, and infamous NFL sports...

The Balancing Act Between Humility and Self-Worth

There's a bit of balance that needs to take place between being humble and knowing your own self-worth. Sure you...

Graciousness Is About More Than Southern Charm

Southern hospitality is not a myth and more than a few people have come to appreciate the gracious nature of...

3 Simple Steps to Becoming a Better Leader

Did curiosity kill the cat? Perhaps but in business not having curiosity is never a good thing. In fact, asking...

Never Underestimate The Importance Of “Getting Away”

When most of us think of "getting away" chances are that we envision a luxurious vacation in some sunny part of the...

Tips to Giving 100 Percent Effort

We've all heard that we should never withhold effort but rather "give it our all" when we do anything. Whether it's...

Why the Best Leaders Lead By Example

The meeting isn't quite over but you step out of the room to take the call. The report isn't quite the way you...

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