From Doubt to Drive: How Great Leaders Take Action in Uncertain Times

No matter how prepared you think you are, the unknown will always find a way to slip into the equation. It’s inevitable. The true mark of a leader isn’t the ability to avoid uncertainty and fear—it’s the ability to confront it, adapt to it, and use it as a springboard...

15 Years Later: Reflecting on Primerica’s IPO and Turning Fear Into Fuel

A Monumental Day to Celebrate Today marks the 15th anniversary of Primerica’s IPO—a day that will forever be etched in my memory. April 1, 2010, was not just a milestone for the company but a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of pushing through...

5 Bold Leadership Qualities of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Updated)

Originally Published Aug 2016 History tells our past and guides our future, but only if we assess it with honesty. Several years ago, my wife, Loveanne, and I went on a trip to Europe. Those who don’t know me will soon find out that I am quite the history buff. Part...
Leadership Through History: From Autocracy to Collaboration

Leadership Through History: From Autocracy to Collaboration

I am a student of history. I love learning about the events and people that came before us, and often think about how the past has influenced the present. Who we are now can be attributed mainly to who we’ve been, how we were raised, who our parents were, and how...

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From Fear to Empowerment: Inspiring Others Through Courage

From Fear to Empowerment: Inspiring Others Through Courage

When it comes to overcoming fear as a leader, self-doubt is usually at the center of the picture. After all, how could you possibly help anyone else if you feel like you can’t help yourself?  In this blog, we are going to look at some fear management techniques and...

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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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Sneak Peek: Real Leadership Roadmap

Sneak Peek: Real Leadership Roadmap

Are You Growing Where You’re Planted? I have had excellent feedback from those of y’all who have downloaded and worked in the Companion Booklet, also known as the Real Leadership Roadmap. In that spirit, for those of you who haven’t yet found the time (It’s ok. I know...

Your Guide to the 10 Top Leadership Books for Success

Your Guide to the 10 Top Leadership Books for Success

As a leadership professional, people often ask me for my recommendations on the best books for leadership. While I already have a blog dedicated to some of my favorite self-development heavy hitters, I think it’s important for real leaders to always be open to growth...

Build a Better Team Without Changing Your Personnel

Build a Better Team Without Changing Your Personnel

What do you do when your team is in shambles? How do you build a strong team when nothing is going well in your work environment? You couldn’t just fire everyone and start over, could you? And even if you could, should you? Leadership is a people business, but let it...