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What All Leaders Can Learn from NASCAR

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 05/04/2017

Group of five race car drivers in colorful racing suits and helmets posing together.

This weekend the NASCAR racing series returns to the Talladega Speedway. Last year I was interviewed by Megan Englehart of Fox Sports about the pressures facing young drivers in the Truck Series elimination race at this track. As the circuit returns to Talladega this year, I’ve reflected on some lessons all leaders can learn from high-pressure events…

Connect With Those You Lead

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 04/14/2017

Two hands forming a heart shape symbolizing love and unity.

How do you balance humility and confidence in leadership? Redefine success by focusing on those you lead.

REI Reaps Rewards By Putting Purpose Before Profit

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 11/17/2016

A person hiking on a sunlit mountain trail with scenic views.

REI set the retailing world on its head by giving all employees a day off on Black Friday. We can all learn from putting purpose before profit.

Microsoft Learned from MINDSET — So Can We

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 09/09/2016

A man brainstorming mindset elements on a whiteboard.

Microsoft CEO credits MINDSET for company turnaround. Three leadership lessons — simplicity, adjustment and objectivity.

5 Reasons Leaders Don’t Give Tough Feedback

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 08/09/2016

A woman in a red blazer listens intently during a conversation.

Most of us agree we can’t be great without candid feedback, yet we often don’t receive this feedback or react poorly when we do. Here are typical reasons…

How Lin-Manuel Miranda Created a Smash Hit: Leadership Lessons

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 06/29/2016

A man in 18th-century attire passionately singing on stage.

Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda has turned a history lesson into a serious case of ticket envy across America. What can leaders learn from hm?