The coronavirus crisis is separating the ranks of the good leaders from the best leaders. I spent some time putting together my thoughts on what it takes to be numbered among the best leaders and wanted to share it with you.

I was really inspired by the recent real-life story of Jason Smith, a Middle School principal. He took a servant leadership approach to turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one. I've identified 5 principles that Mr. Smith successfully used that can apply to leaders everywhere looking to improve the performance of their team. But I'm sure there are more! After reading this article, I'd love to hear your thoughts and takeaways in the comments.

Do we as people managers truly appreciate the impact we have on the lives of those who report to us? Beyond work, we have an outsized influence on the lives and loved ones of our teams...for better or for worse. Recognizing and respecting this dynamic can both have lasting positive effects on the lives of our employees. as well as deliver real business results. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the benefits of focusing on the wellbeing of your team.

Whether it's personal development, or organizational transformation, a foundational mindset for growth and ultimately success is "Embrace the Suck." Two recent experiences helped drive this point home for me. In the comments I'd love to hear times when you've had to "Embrace the Suck" and how doing so was key to your success.

A recent conversation with my soon-to-be-a-teenager about smartphone use and trust sparked a much broader thought exercise on why trust is so important and how to build it. Trust truly is the glue that hold our teams, our families, and our society together. And this has never been more true and more needed than now. Check out this article below and let me know what's worked well for you to build trust.

How would you describe the feelings you had as part of a high-performing team? Belonging, commitment, purpose? Those same words describe community and they are the key to unlocking any team's true potential. Learn more about how to make your team a community and how it can transform not only your results, but also those on your team.