motivating excellence blog

Most organizations invest heavily in learning, yet struggle to see meaningful performance improvement. Courses are completed, certifications are earned, and attendance metrics look strong—but day-to-day behavior remains unchanged. The problem is not a lack of learning. The problem is how learning is designed and reinforced. Too often, learning is treated as an event rather than a performance system. Training is delivered without clear expectations for application, without lea

One of the most overlooked challenges in organizations is not hiring the wrong people—it’s placing the right  people in the wrong  roles. These are individuals who are competent, committed, and aligned with the mission, yet struggle to perform, feel disengaged, or fail to thrive. When this happens, leaders often mislabel the issue as a performance problem, when in reality, it is a role-fit problem . This distinction matters more than we often realize. Most leaders are trained

The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Leadership In today’s complex and fast-paced workplace, effective leadership goes far beyond...

In every workplace, diverse personalities and working styles come together to create a dynamic environment. However, sometimes a pattern...

Leadership styles play a critical role in determining the success of teams and organizations. Among the many approaches, two distinct...

In today’s dynamic workplace, coaching has emerged as a pivotal tool for employee development. It fosters growth, builds resilience, and...

In today’s workplace, the concept of harassment has evolved beyond traditional top-down power structures. Upward harassment, where an...

Leadership is often romanticized as a constant stream of confident decision-making, charisma, and unshakeable resolve. In reality, even...

Community engagement has long been a focal point for organizations, governments, and interest groups looking to foster collaboration and...

In today's dynamic business world, leadership has evolved beyond the traditional command-and-control model. Success now hinges on the...

Personal growth is a multifaceted journey that involves evolving how we think, interpret experiences, and behave. Three key aspects of...

Making Informed Decisions vs. Emotional Reactions: A Guide to Growth-Minded Leadership In any organization, making informed decisions is...

The Chair of Transformational Leadership: Steering the Ship of Change In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, the role of...

I have always loved this tree. It sits at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 549 (north and south) and 72 (east and west) between...

I loved having this conversation with Kendrick Thomas on The KTTEEV Radio Show!

It was a real honor to be a part of this discussion.

I was watching YouTube videos and came across a series of events that showed individuals with groups of trained horses performing...

I stumbled across a Facebook post from a talented fellow educational leader. She had described a moment before the pandemic where she...

Not too long ago, I was talking to a friend of mine, Steve Mathis, who happens to work as a therapist and school counselor. In our...