The skill of listening is incredibly important as a leader.
It requires humility and a desire to hear other perspectives and opinions.
You team's insights, perspectives, and feedback are invaluable.
Coaches aren’t chasing highlight players, they want the dogs who compete. Who finish. Who refuse to break. You think it’s just about talent? It’s not. It’s about habits. Effort. Mindset. Be the one who sets the tone, not folds under pressure. Compete like your spot depends on it!
Leadership requires a heavy dose of adaptability, humility, and ownership, regardless of how much information you have, how simple your plans are, or how clear your expectations are.
Detach.
Take ownership.
Make the next best move.
Adjust.
Lead.
TODAY is MEMORIAL DAY.
It’s more than the unofficial start of summer. It’s a sacred day of remembrance.
As we fire up our grills and gather with family, let’s not forget why we have the freedom to do so.
This is a time to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.
Jesus said:
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
That’s what our fallen heroes did—they laid down their lives so we could live in freedom.
So today , pause. Give thanks. Pray for the families who carry the weight of that sacrifice every day.
Freedom isn’t free—it was bought with blood.
And ultimately, that points us to the greatest sacrifice of all:
The Cross of Jesus Christ.
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy exist because of the courage, duty, and sacrifice of those who gave everything.
Sheriff Darren Weekly, along with our command staff, chaplains, and Community Safety Volunteers attended memorial services in Castle Rock, Sedalia, and Highlands Ranch to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Their legacy lives on in our hearts and through our continued commitment to serve and protect our community with the same spirit of dedication.
We are forever grateful.
After winning the presidency, Donald Trump made this statement-
“‘God spared my life for a reason — to save our country and restore America to greatness.”
I believe this is true. America needs restoration. President Trump could have died so easily in the assassination attempts on his life, but God did indeed spare him. When President Ronald Reagan was shot early in his presidency, he too felt God had spared his life. The night Reagan returned to the White House
he confided in his diary, “Whatever happens now I owe my life to God and will serve Him every way I can.”
Ronald Reagan went on have one of the greatest presidencies in American history.
Let’s pray now for President Trump that he will be surrounded by godly and competent people who will give him good counsel in the days ahead. God bless President Trump and God bless the United States of America!
It took me a while to understand this.
When I stepped into my first leadership role, I believed success was a result of perfect systems and processes.
But, as Mike Ettore so eloquently points out in this image from his book “Trust-Based Leadership”, you LEAD PEOPLE and MANAGE THINGS.
It wasn't until years later that I truly grasped this profound difference. But once I did, I began to see people, not as resources to be managed, but as individuals to be led with purpose and care.
Here are the most significant lessons I've learned from my experience:
1. Human Connections > Business Metrics
While KPIs and metrics are important, leaders build genuine relationships. They make the effort to know the person behind the role—understanding their aspirations, their concerns, and what motivates them beyond the numbers.
2. Distribute Decision-Making Power Across All Levels
Leaders trust their team enough to let them make their own decisions. I've repeatedly found that empowering your people builds their confidence, inspires them to be creative, and makes them accountable.
3. Come Down to Their Level
Leaders adapt to each team member's unique needs. Flexible work, personalized feedback, whatever it is… meet people where they are if you want them to thrive.
4. There is Power in Vulnerability
Leaders are transparent about struggles and uncertainties. I've learned that being open about my own challenges and seeking help when I need it builds trust. You share, you grow.
5. Identify And Celebrate Diversity
A high-performing team is also a well-rounded team. Identify and nurture each member’s strengths and create a space where they feel safe to contribute. Their varied perspectives and skills will only help you thrive.
6. Create Purpose-Driven Work
Your people are inspired when they understand how their contributions shape the bigger picture. Help them find meaning in their work and they will champion your business.
Leadership is not just about achieving outcomes but about enriching the lives of those you lead. And that can only happen by leading with compassion, kindness, and empathy.
Let's lead with not just our minds, but also our hearts. ❤️
I’m obsessed with great leadership.
But when I was young, I wasted years and opportunities not knowing what great leadership looked like.
Learn from my mistakes.
17 clear signals you have a great leader: