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Transparency: Corporate Buzzword or Leadership Necessity?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 06/28/2017

Businessman holding a transparent globe symbolizing global connectivity.

Leaders cannot establish trust without transparency. What prevents leaders from being transparent during tough times?

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.

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 01/08/2017

Hand writing New Year's resolutions on a lined notebook.

Research has shown that approximately 90% of people who make New Year’s resolutions do not achieve them. How can you be in the 10% this year?

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.

4 Keys to Simone Biles’ Success

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 08/15/2016

Olympic torch casting shadow through the Olympic rings.

In watching Simone Biles compete and reading the press accounts of her, I’m struck by four lessons we can learn in our own pursuit of excellence.

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?