LDR Leadership, LLC

Join LDR Leadership at Darby’s Warrior Support (DWS) for a 3.5-day immersive leadership experience.

May 5–8, 2026, at the DWS Lodge in Searcy, Arkansas.

Small cohort (10 senior leaders max).
Experiential learning with formerly military leaders.
Pistol and rifle shooting in a beautiful setting.
Peer-level connection.
All-inclusive (excluding travel).

To request details or reserve a spot, message Dave Taylor directly at [email protected]

Leadership in action! Our senior instructor, David Ritz () clearly demonstrating how much he enjoys what he does! David was in Missouri this past week spending time with Board of Directors on how to provide effective feedback to their CEO.

Teamwork = Results!

Research shows that teams that collaborate effectively experience increased innovations and lower turnover. Strong collaboration isn’t just “nice to have”; it’s a competitive advantage. When people feel connected, supported, and aligned, they don’t just stay, they create, solve, and drive growth.

Leaders: Invest in building collaboration, and watch your team (and business) thrive.

Henry Ford's wise words will forever demonstrate the true part of his leadership character and integrity that never stopped striving for excellence.

The real power of leadership isn’t in going alone—it’s in building teams that trust, grow, and achieve together. Success is never a solo act.

This week, try focusing on one thing you can do to strengthen collaboration—whether it’s inviting new ideas, recognizing someone’s contribution, or aligning your team around a shared goal.

Great teams don’t just happen—they’re built on core values that turn individuals into a united force:
💬 Communication – Clear, honest, and respectful dialogue.
🤝 Camaraderie – Trust and connection that fuels collaboration.
🔥 Commitment – Shared dedication to the team’s mission.
💪 Confidence – Belief in yourself and in each other.
📚 Coachability – Openness to learn, grow, and improve.
When a team lives by these 5 C’s, success isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable!

Leaders at all levels make countless decisions everyday - from hiring and firing, to project to prioritization, to budget management. If you’re a new leader, acclimating to being a decision-maker can be challenging. Like other key business skills, you can learn how to make better decisions through education and practice. Here's a quick primer on why decision-making skills are crucial to leadership success, and six ways to enhance yours:

1️⃣ Involve Your Team - While you may have the final judgment call, enlisting others to work through challenging decisions can be helpful. Asking for input from your peers can open your mind to new perspectives. If you ask your direct reports to brainstorm ways to improve your production process’s efficiency, chances are that they’ll have some ideas you didn’t think of.

2️⃣ Understand Your Responsibility to Stakeholders - When facing a decision, remember your responsibilities to stakeholders: customers, employees, investors, and society. Your obligations to each may be slightly different and and can as a roadmap or guardrails for some of your toughest decision-making scenarios.

3️⃣ Consider Values-Based Strategy - If you make decisions that impact your organization’s strategy, consider how to create value. Often, the best decision provides the most value to the most stakeholders.

4️⃣ Own Your Financial Statements - Any organizational leadership decision you make is bound to have financial implications. Building your decision-making skills to become familiar and comfortable with your firm’s finances is crucial. The three financial statements you should know intimately are the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement.

5️⃣ Leverage The Data - Beyond financial information, consider other types of data when making decisions, like progress toward goals or key performance indicators (KPIs) that offer specific, measurable results. Whatever the decision, find metrics that provide insight into it.

6️⃣ Learn From Other Leaders - Don’t underestimate the power of learning from other leaders. Network within your field or industry and create a group of peers to bounce ideas off of. Listening to, connecting with, and learning from other leaders, helps you hone new ways to approach your decisions.

Football season is back!

True fans and sports experts alike know that leadership is one of the most important elements of any winning team.

On the field, and in life, leadership isn’t just about talent. It’s about discipline, grit, and most importantly, the ability to inspire a team when the pressure is highest. The players who put in the work others avoid are the ones who elevate the game—and everyone around them.

Whether in business, sports, or community, leadership is the edge that turns preparation into performance.

Drop a comment below ⬇️ : What’s your “extra effort” today that will set you apart tomorrow?