Daniel Montgomery

02/02/2021

At Leadership Reality, our motto is “Give Thanks, Define Reality, Offer Hope”. But what good is “Hope”? “Dare we hope for the future? And what is hope? Is it realistic? Does it help at all?” Dr. Tyler VanderWeele offers some excellent insight into one of LR’s core values and how to live it out in 2021.

Possibilities for good amidst life’s many challenges.

02/25/2020

Absence creates a particular kind of pain. It can twist otherwise good things like personal drive and hunger for relationships into anxiety and insecurity: are we truly there for our families? Are we engaged or going through the motions? Who are we hurting when we fail to be “all there”? We believe in an antidote: Showing Up, Paying Attention, and Becoming Fully Human. www.BePresentBook.com

02/24/2020

02/24/2020

More heart attacks happen on Mondays than any other day of the week. The stress, the cortisol, the impending conversations and problems of the week can be too much for our bodies to handle. I invite you to join me in a journey of being present and reclaiming our humanity -- book releases TOMORROW!

Take Ownership of Your Life in Every Area of Influence Many people today feel overworked, overbooked, and burned out. They long for purposeful and meaningful lives. We're plugged into every social network we can find, yet we feel more disconnected than ever. And in our most honest moments, w...

02/22/2020

Many people today feel overworked, overbooked, and burned out. They long for purposeful and meaningful lives. We're plugged into every social network we can find, yet we feel more disconnected than ever. And in our most honest moments, we can't help but look in the mirror and ask: How long can I keep this up? I would be honored to join you in this journey of being more present. https://www.amazon.com/How-Present-Absent-World-Attention/dp/0310100968/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MGAJNJ8Q3QB&keywords=how+to+be+present+in+an+absent+world&qid=1582228773&sprefix=how+to+be+present%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

Take Ownership of Your Life in Every Area of Influence Many people today feel overworked, overbooked, and burned out. They long for purposeful and meaningful lives. We're plugged into every social network we can find, yet we feel more disconnected than ever. And in our most honest moments, w...

02/21/2020

Modern leaders are driven to achieve, complete tasks, and above all else, be productive. Yet many come to the end of life with regret, never taking the time to notice, think, and reflect on the purpose of their leadership. How to Be Present in an Absent World empowers leaders to become emotionally and socially self-aware, to understand who they are and how they can best lead the people around them. -->www.bepresentbook.com

02/20/2020

Practicing being present has been transformative for me and I believe it will be for you as well. I, along with a team of others including Eboni Webb and Kenny Silva, have written a guide for you on your journey: How to Be Present in an Absent World. I would be honored for you to join me in this journey of presence. To pre-order your book (releases on Tuesday 2/25), click here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Present-Absent-World-Attention/dp/0310100968/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MGAJNJ8Q3QB&keywords=how+to+be+present+in+an+absent+world&qid=1582228773&sprefix=how+to+be+present%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

Take Ownership of Your Life in Every Area of Influence Many people today feel overworked, overbooked, and burned out. They long for purposeful and meaningful lives. We're plugged into every social network we can find, yet we feel more disconnected than ever. And in our most honest moments, w...

02/16/2020

"Want to capture an investor’s imagination? Tell a story.
Need to motivate your employees to take action? Tell a story.
Eager to sell your new product? Tell a story."

DANIEL MONTGOMERY Founder & CEO Leadership Reality Are you a good storyteller? Whether it’s a Hollywood blockbuster or a children’s book, nothing has the power to arrest our attention like a well-told story. Successful leaders know this better than anyone: Want to capture an investor’s imagina...

02/16/2020

"Leaders struggle to connect with their people. Half of the CEOs out there wrestle mightily with loneliness. When asked, 61% of them say it negatively impacts their job performance."

DANIEL MONTGOMERY Founder & CEO Leadership Reality How close are you with your employees? Do you feel very connected? I once saw an episode of the Office where Michael Scott spent the entire episode trying to work his way into the “loop.” In scene after scene, he’d awkwardly insert himself int...

02/16/2020

"How’s your body doing right now?

I’ll admit, that’s a strange question to lead with. I’m not a doctor, and you’re not my patient. This is a blog, not an exam room.

Still, I’ve been amazed to see just how easy it is to get so engrossed in our work that we fail to notice what’s going on in our bodies."

DANIEL MONTGOMERY Founder & CEO Leadership Reality How’s your body doing right now? I’ll admit, that’s a strange question to lead with. I’m not a doctor, and you’re not my patient. This is a blog, not an exam room. Still, I’ve been amazed to see just how easy it is to get so engrossed in...