Attack the Day Like a Real Leader
The lives of historical greats have always captivated me. I suppose I feel like it’s better to learn from the advice and mistakes of others rather than doing my own hands-on research. After all, it saves time, and who couldn’t use more of that in their life? In my...
Leadership Growth: Nurturing Your True Potential (Part 2 of 2)
Spring is an exciting time, isn’t it? A time of rebirth and renewal, it’s the season when birdsong fills the air around Dogwood Farm, and a warm sun coaxes new buds and blossoms from bare branches. It’s a time of growth and new possibilities—for nature, yes, but also...
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Leadership Growth: Nurturing Your True Potential (Part 2 of 2)
Spring is an exciting time, isn’t it? A time of rebirth and renewal, it’s...
Highly Effective Habits of Great Leaders
I’ll be the first to tell you that leading others is no easy task. It...
6 Southern Expressions With Hidden Leadership Lessons
Growing up as a boy on the dirt roads of Georgia, I was surrounded by the...
8 Fictional Quotes That Inspire Real Leadership
Take a moment to imagine: You’re sippin’ sweet tea on the porch, a gentle...
Leadership Growth: Nurturing Your True Potential (Part 1 of 2)
Each spring, I take time to look around the farm and see how things are...
Become an Authentic Team Leader through Self-Awareness
I have always said, leadership is about more than position or title; it's...
Feedback Fluency: How to Give & Get Feedback in a Professional Setting
As a leader, recognizing the purpose of feedback is crucial—it's not...
The Art of Learning Gracefully: Mastering Continuous Growth on a Busy Schedule
In a world that never seems to slow down, the pursuit of continuous...
Sneak Peek: Real Leadership Roadmap
Are You Growing Where You’re Planted? I have had excellent feedback from...
Your Guide to the 10 Top Leadership Books for Success
As a leadership professional, people often ask me for my recommendations...
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“The scarcest resource in the world is not oil, it’s leadership.”
As Co-CEO of the largest independent financal services company in North America, John Addison’s skill as a leader was tested and honed daily. He retired in 2015 after taking the company and it’s people to massive heights. He’s just not done helping people get to the top. Today, he’s at the helm of Addison Leadership Group, INC working daily to mentor and educate new leaders.
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The Comparison Trap: What It Is & How to Escape
In the age of social media and constant connectivity, comparison has become an insidious force that infiltrates our minds, sabotaging our aspirations and diluting our sense of self-worth. The act of sizing ourselves up against others, whether in terms of achievements,...
The 4 Types of Fear That Are Holding You Back
We All Face Fear Whether we want to admit it or not, fear is a part of everyday life. We all experience different types of fear every day, whether it’s a fear of heights or spiders, or things more human such as losing someone close or being rejected by your peers. Our...
Forged in Fire: How Adversity Can Help You Win
When I was just little Johnny Addison growing up in rural Covington, Georgia, I thought that adults knew just about everything. They had all the answers my budding mind was thirsty for, and I hung on their every word; at least, I tried to. That said, it’s hard to take...
3 Simple Strategies for Embracing Radical Authenticity
Writing this blog, I realized how challenging it is to convey this topic to folks who want to embrace radical authenticity. I had to ask myself why that is. For one thing, authenticity is difficult to define. I like to think of it as being genuine, sincere, and true...
