Doing what is right? That is what Leaders do…all the time.

Posted by Clay Parcells - July 25, 2016 - Character, excellence, integrity, leadership, Sports, Values

Sunday the International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, made the decision to NOT ban the entirety of Russian athletes from the Summer Olympics even after reviewing evidence the entire state of Russia was cheating and doping their athletes intentionally to win medals at the previous Olympic games. The decision is another dark spot on sport […]

To Become a Great Leader, You Need to be an Effective Communicator!

Posted by Clay Parcells - July 19, 2016 - leadership

Communication skills are one of my top outer game leadership attributes at which leaders need to excel. All of us have been around some great and some not so great communicators. How many of you have been in a meeting where the message falls flat either because the speaker is communicating in a slow, monotone […]

What does Iceland’s football team have in common with Leadership? It’s the Plan!

Posted by Clay Parcells - July 5, 2016 - leadership

Iceland traveled to France to compete in the European Football Championships. Iceland is the smallest nation ever to reach a major soccer tournament. On Sunday, they competed against the host nation in the quarterfinals. Everyone was shocked and surprised to see Iceland this far into the tournament. Everyone but Iceland! Their achievement was no […]