What does the research say about motivating this generation: These young people are easily bored, are socially connected to their peers, proficient in technology, and desire to be challenged by their teachers. Click for more...

JT AyersOctober 29, 2018

Where the grass is actually greener

Passions change. Happiness is not lost and waiting to be found. The grass could be greener where you are right now, just water it more!

JT AyersOctober 16, 2018

Are You the Right Person for The Team?

Some serious questions to ask before adding someone to your team.

JT AyersSeptember 12, 2018

5 Things to Consider Before You Hire Someone

A leader is only good as the team around them. This means hiring the right person for the job. As a leader who is eager to delegate and empower the right people to do the right job, this means I must hire well. Here are 5 ways to ensure you hire well!

JT AyersAugust 9, 2018

Discipline Equals Freedom

Book Notes from Jacko Willink’s newsest book: FIND YOUR WILL, FIND YOUR DISCIPLINE--AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR FREEDOM

Jocko Willink's methods for success were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school and rising through the ranks to become the commander of the most highly decorated special operations unit of the war in Iraq. In Discipline Equals Freedom, the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Extreme Ownership

JT AyersMay 2, 2018

Grit: Book Notes for Learning

Book Notes on this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”.

JT AyersApril 12, 2018

Four characteristics of an untrustworthy team member!

Trust is the glue that holds a team together. The absence of trust is the first step toward having a dysfunctional team.

Here are four indicators you have an untrustworthy team member.

JT AyersJanuary 18, 2018

Think and Speak in Vivid Emotional Terms

Thinking and speaking in Vivid Emotional Terms will hit a nerve and stick. It becomes real rather then abstract. It’s easier to remember something that has affected you emotionally

Is Facebook listening to your conversations via your phone?

Facebook is a marketer’s dream. Advertisers know every last intimate detail about a Facebook user’s life. But do they listen in on your conversations with your microphone on your phone?

JT AyersNovember 20, 2017

Why you need to Play the Game

There will always be decisions that are made that you don't understand or agree with. Future success and influence are depended on how well you PLAY THE GAME. Stop complaining. Be the change you want!

JT AyersNovember 15, 2017

The Loss of Authentic Community with Technology

Community is important. Authenticity and honesty is vital for a community. We were not created to do life alone. If we are not careful, community can be replaced and OUTSOURCED with the technology we have come to accept as a way of life, not a tool that it was designed for. Here is an example...

JT AyersOctober 6, 2017

10 Things to Write in a Letter to Your Daughter

A letter to my daughter from me is special and lasting. It doesn’t have to be long. No matter the length it is something she can keep and cherish. When our daughters face a difficult day they will always be able to turn to our encouraging words. In order to help you get started, here are 10 things to write in a letter to your daughter

JT AyersSeptember 28, 2017