Articles in Personal Growth
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December 18, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
It is the end of the year and most of us are working around last-minute budgeting in our businesses, busy holiday calendars and clean up of either a good or a bad year. I am sure that most of us also have a heavy feeling in … More…
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November 10, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I recently spent two days with a CEO friend, whom we will call Robert for this recount. His story is powerful. It is about how one man has not given up on a person that most have written off. Robert is the CEO of his family … More…
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October 24, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I recently saw this headline from an Intel ad: “Leadership comes from the Inside.”It certainly makes sense when you think of microchips processing computers. Yet I thought it worthy of writing about. Here are some additional ways to say this: “Whatever comes out of a leader … More…
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October 19, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
To the GiANT team, this post is for you all. You are truly amazing people. Thank you for your hard work and for working with such great velocity. We have so much to be grateful for. Let me lead us in this prayer of gratefulness. “Lord, … More…
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October 10, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Congratulations Catalyst team on an amazing experience this week. Thanks to every GiANT for your hard work and dedication. I am amazed at your hard work, consistent character and brilliant execution. This was an amazing event with significant impact. As each of you know, impact is … More…
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September 30, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I have made the comment a hundred times - “I wish they would be more grateful.” Usually the “they” represents my kids, external family or even employees at times. What I am wanting is that others would gain a healthy perspective of what others have done … More…
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September 11, 2008 • Chris Ediger
The everyday leader is someone who understands the stewardship of time and their own emotional and spiritual tanks. It is Thursday night. The week has been generally positive, but draining. You come home completely exhausted. You decide to “Veg.” That decision means to relax, yet often … More…
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September 09, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
The recent news of John Edward’s moral failure has led me to start asking a few questions. I wonder what it is in man that makes us want to play with fire (temptation that is)? I mean no slander towards John Edwards. Quite frankly he is … More…
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September 04, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I consistently tell my team that I will screw up as CEO and leader of our team. My intent is not to cause concern, but to be real with each other. I run hard, we move fast. We must. Decisions need to be made. Sometimes those … More…
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August 22, 2008 • Chris Ediger
I don’t think we take the time to thank people enough, especially those who have impacted us dramatically over the years. With that, I want to thank the following people for your influence in my life in many ways. The list is in order of when … More…
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August 18, 2008 • Chris Ediger
Anxiety is one of the top nemesis to a leader (and all humans for that matter). This issue can paralyze the progress of any organization. After years of working with CEO’s and business owners I have noticed that we all have a pattern for dealing with … More…
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August 12, 2008 • Chris Ediger
Lessons for leaders dealing with conflict with kids or spouses After spending many, many years with CEO’s and business owners, there are certain consistent topics that come up over and over again. No matter what people say, business includes life in it and life seems to … More…
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August 07, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Remember the A-Team? What a great show! At the beginning of each episode the narrator would say: “In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade … More…
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August 05, 2008 • Chris Ediger
Say “Vulnerable” five times to yourself, slowly. I must admit that I rarely say the word. As a CEO I rarely think of it. Until today. I have decided to spend time thinking about this word daily. We have been taught that the vulnerable are homeless … More…
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July 31, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
“It’s the Economy, Stupid.” The famous phrase used by Bill Clinton and his political machine in the early 90’s was so effective that it swayed a nation into a focus on economic growth as the key issue of the presidential elections. And the people believed. It … More…
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July 24, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
At least once a month I talk to an executive or senior leader who inevitably states something like the following… “If I could really do what I wanted to do I would…” or “I’m just making it through until the next big bonus” or “I’m envious … More…
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July 21, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Who gives me the authority to influence someone else? What right do I have as a thirty-something man to impact and influence, say, a 55-year-old man? These questions are common in my discussion with executives entering into the influence business (those desiring to affect and impact … More…
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July 10, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Monday - What is the best thing to get you moving on Mondays? I suggest it starts on Sunday night. What do you want the week to look like? Think for just a few minutes, not about work, but about how you can remain recharged. Plan … More…
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July 07, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Ask yourself this question when you enter a recharge period (evenings or weekends). “How do I want to feel when I go back to work tomorrow or Monday?” Now, take a look at your past week and write down on a piece of paper or in … More…
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July 03, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
For most of us, weekends begin on Thursday night - in the mind, that is. The week wears us down so much so that when Thursday arrives we are looking for anything to look forward to. If you are like me you start reviewing the options. … More…
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July 01, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Think of the insecure people you know… What are they like? List the over secure people in your life… How do they treat people? Now, how many secure people do you really know? Write these people down on a peace of paper. What attributes do they … More…
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June 25, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
I like mornings. I look forward to them. That may be weird, but I love starting the day off well. For me, I have only a few rituals. I have gotten into the routine of variety, if that makes sense. I do have a base thinking … More…
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June 17, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
Today, we had the privilege of hosting David Salyers from Chick-fil-A at GiANT. David spoke on a different style of leadership - serving versus being selfish. There were some powerful moments. A couple of key thoughts… “A selfish leader is money motivated first. A servant leader … More…
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June 13, 2008 • Jeremie Kubicek
My trainer is an animal. This guy is one of the most intense and passionate guys I know. He took me through another grueling workout by using cardio, light weights and ingenuity to get my heart rate up and train my mind to stretch on what … More…