The line
(NOTE: This week's post is inspired by the book, "Above The Line" by former Ohio State (and new Jackson Jaguars) head football coach, Urban Meyer ( Amazon link ). It details their 2014-2015 season culminating in winning the first ever College Football Playoff championship but it also outlines coach Meyer's leadership philosophy. You can skip over the football parts if you're not a fan of football or Ohio State and still get something out of this.) I'm sure you're all familiar with "the line". We toe the line. We adopt the party line. Sometimes we even cross the line. (He says from experience!) The line is also a good metaphor for leadership. The line is the divider between accepted and desired behavior and that which is not. Above the line behavior is: Taking responsibility. Being accountable. Using positive language. Supporting and encouraging each other. Looking for solutions. Conversely, below the line behavior is: Blaming others. Using negati...