Excellence

Can You REALLY Let Go of the Outcome?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 11/16/2018

I’ve written before on the concept of process versus outcome in achieving sustainable excellence. As a leader, coach or performer the basic concept is …

Can Confidence and Humility Coexist in a Leader?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 05/26/2018

In order to protect yourself against arrogance, your confidence must be balanced with humility. Accept your strengths and be confident in your abilities.

5 Steps To Resiliency

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 08/03/2017

The tragic loss of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s husband resulted in a focus on resiliency. Here are 5 steps to resiliency in your own lives and leadership.

What All Leaders Can Learn from NASCAR

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

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…

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work

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

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?

Microsoft Learned from MINDSET — So Can We

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

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

How Do I Get in the Zone?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 10/04/2013

You know what it feels like to be in the Zone but how do you get there consistently? Here’s the key to ending up in the Zone.

Thoughts On Leadership From A Fortune 20 Executive

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 09/09/2013

How can you tell if you are working with a leader who truly cares about leadership development? I interviewed Karin Hurt about our shared thoughts …

Redefining Passion In Leadership

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 04/16/2013

It’s true that passion is essential to excellence. But I find leadership passion is very misunderstood. Passion comes in many different packages.

Are You Motivated By Ego?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 04/06/2012

Performers who are too highly motivated by ego are at risk for a host of issues. Performers who are too highly motivated by mastery can get caught up in …