5 ways to lead with positive reinforcement. The carrot can both motivate and prod. It is a much more effective tool that the stick. Learn to incorporate the philosophy of “Sharpening your carrots” into your leadership style.

The definition of an effective leader is evolving.  In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.

A sauna might provide the oasis you seek to free your mind from technology while also benefitting your body. In this post I explore my challenge of tapping into my creativity and the benefits I have found in using a sauna.

In this episode of the R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast, Groove Management’s Brian Formato joins Shannon Cassidy to discuss leadership, generosity, surfing and finding your groove.

In leadership, thirst and hunger are much more than physical sensations—they're powerful drivers that can push leaders to new heights. When we approach these feelings positively, thirst and hunger become the fuel that ignites passion, persistence, and growth in leadership. Here’s why these feelings are essential and how embracing them can make a difference.

Groove Management’s Brian Formato recently appeared on The Leadership Experience Podcast with Paul Findlay.

Brian shares his people-focused perspectives on business growth through leadership that focuses on strengths.

Brian discusses the importance of identifying and dissecting success and using it as a model to grow and scale up.

Are you the boss? What exactly does that mean? Does the title boss encourage you to act bossy? Is that a good thing. Would it help to shift that mental model from boss to coach?

Celebrating 10 years at the helm of Groove Management. My journey to living my dream of running Groove Management as my full time job.

Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. How we leverage our time determines our level of success and value. What is your ROT?

Striking the right balance between praise and punishment with employees is a challenge for most leaders. The term to sharpen your carrots is Groove Management’s way of helping leaders to remember to strike the right balance.

There is a balance that must be achieved in an organization or else too much structure can turn organizational swim lanes into silos.

What is your mental capacity to reach with your leadership style. We are all clear on our physical limitations, but what is our ability to stretch our style when it comes to leading ourselves and others?

12 Human Resources terms that can improve your business results. Let your company’s vocabulary drive your culture and your business intentions.

My naughty list is comprised of people who are unresponsive. Responsiveness is a trait of successful leaders.

Structure and planning leads to much more consistent performance both for our children, our families and our work teams.  Predictable results require a disciplined approach. 

Erik Rydholm the executive producer and creator of Pardon the Interruption (PTI) shares the backstory on the visual agenda and how his time at the Motley Fool helped create one of ESPN’s longest running hit TV shows.

If you want employees to return to the office are you framing the ask properly? CNBC has been calling Wall Street CEOs Office Monsters. What if they referred to them as Culture Crusaders instead and focused on the positives? Would that change the dialogue?

There is a natural challenge between delegating tasks and delegating responsibility. The best leaders have learned to empower their team members by delegating ownership rather than tasks. This article explore the differences between delegating task and responsibilities

We have all heard of micro-management, but the term micro-leadership doesn’t exist. Why is there so much confusion between leadership and management?

Do you refer to your work team as a family? What are the pros and cons of doing so? How do scaling organizations maintain a soul? These are some of the questions explored in this blogpost.