Brian Lassiter

Dad, husband. Student of leadership, performance excellence, @pensites @BaldrigeProgram @coe2026. @Chiefs STH & @Royals fan. #Coffee

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

It has truly been a pleasure — and a distinct privilege — to lead the @PENsites for nearly 25 years.
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[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

This may be a Top 10 all-time MLB photo.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

Dear @ScottPelley

Thank you.

Thank you for standing up when it was inconvenient.

Thank you for standing up when it cost you a job you loved.

Thank you for standing up to power and for trying to save a landmark news program.

Thank you for your INTEGRITY.

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Leaders need to find a way to break the inevitable decline phase, instead creating an environment where success continues more frequently than failure.

In other words: momentum is a cycle, and it can’t (and shouldn’t) be the constant goal.
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[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Insight #23:

Luck is the result of thousands of micro-actions: your habits (and decisions) put you in a position where luck is more likely to occur.
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[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

Don’t forget when Rome was collapsing emperors would use Gladiator fights to distract the people from the Corruption of the State at that time! This is all starting to make sense now. Who agrees?

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

You cannot improve a problem that you don’t yet recognize.

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Insight #24:

Assume positive intent.
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[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Leaders are emotional amplifiers. Their body language, tone, preparation, and response to adversity send constant signals to their team.

Team momentum collapses fastest when leaders appear disengaged, reactive, or inconsistent.
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[NO CONTEXT HUMANS @HumansNoContext]

He’s nailing it

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

One of the greatest tools in a leader’s toolkit is having vision & hope.

In challenging, chaotic, complex times, people choose hope over despair.

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Insight #22:

You must work hard to achieve great things.  Luck comes around every once in a while, but repeated success comes from rolling up your sleeves and putting in the effort.
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[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Leaders should prepare their teams for adversity before it arrives — train, conduct scenario planning, have communication channels ready in the event of failure.

And they must learn from failure: normalize recovery and learning as part of the process.
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[CeCe @cecegkh]

In a world full of chaos, this melts your heart ❤️

Little 4-year-old Roman goes on an evening walk every day with his elderly neighbors. They chat, hold hands, and share the simple joy of a neighborhood stroll where a beautiful friendship has been going strong for over a year. Pure kindness and connection between generations.

Watch how he keeps going back for just one more hug! 🥰
This is what community looks like.
This! This is the world I want to live in.

What’s one small act of kindness from your childhood that still sticks with you today?

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

You're know that you're getting old when you get unsolicited letters from funeral homes.

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Insight #21:

Persuasive people don’t argue — they observe, listen, and ask questions. Argue less; persuade more.
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[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

High performing teams have “constancy of purpose” — they press on despite challenges and headwinds.
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[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Nailed it.. 😂

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

When a 4-day work week feels 5 (maybe 6)…

[Brian Lassiter @LassiterBrian]

Despite current events, values still matter.

Ethics still matter.
Character still matters.

[Jason Hanna @JasonHannaphoto]

Foreshadowing.
The shadow of downtown KC casts on to high level clouds above the K. One of the coolest pictures I think I’ve gotten lucky enough to take at the K. Especially with where we will be moving to. So cool.