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…

5 Reasons Leaders Don’t Give Tough Feedback

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

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…

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.

Don’t Waste Your Time With Mission Statements

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 10/31/2012

Ditch the mission statements and give your team a compelling reason why they exist and a clear vision for success. Your sign of success will be …

USA Women’s Gymnastics: A True High-Performance Team

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 08/01/2012

There are numerous articles and books about high-performance teams. I am influenced by these sources and use them in my work with executive and sport teams.

Excellence Keys: Prepare, Perform, Evaluate

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 05/21/2012

I’m surprised how many executives attend important meetings or make key presentations without adequate preparation. A general rule of thumb is …

Treat Every Meeting As A Performance

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. / 04/24/2012

In reality, every time you enter a meeting as a senior leader you are performing. I advise leaders to set individual leadership goals in …