{"id":53,"date":"2019-08-09T15:12:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T15:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tg.local\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2023-09-12T20:03:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T00:03:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"front-hero-block_2c516e5bb248a30aa40d6b980e536565\" class=\"front-hero-wrap alignfull\"><div class=\"block-section front-hero\"><div class=\"hero-top\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"blck-2-cols\"><div class=\"hero-top-left\"><h1>Inspire and Motivate the People in Your Life<\/h1><div class=\"hero-desc\">Challenge the status quo. Learn how to make a lasting impact on those around you and become a change agent for good in the world.<\/div><div class=\"hero-action\"><a href=\"\/articles\/\" class=\"tg-button\">Start here<\/a>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/signature.png\"  class=\"tg-signature\" alt=\"Thomas Griffin's Signature\" width=\"246\" height=\"74\" \/><\/div><div class=\"hero-featured\"><span class=\"featured-in-title\">As Featured In<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/featured-logos.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Thomas Griffin has been featured in these publications\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/featured-logos.png 906w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/featured-logos-635x38.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/featured-logos-768x46.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-top-right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1.png\" type=\"image\/png\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1.png\" class=\"skip-lazy\" alt=\"Thomas Griffin - Be a Better Leader\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1.png 946w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1-391x635.png 391w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1-567x920.png 567w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/thomas-intro-1-1-768x1247.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/picture><div class=\"tg-hero-name\">Thomas Griffin<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-bottom\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"blck-2-cols\"><div class=\"hero-bottom-book\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ebook-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Breakthrough Leadership: 5 Surprisingly Simple Qualities of Today&#039;s Exceptional Leader\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ebook-cover.png 800w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ebook-cover-397x635.png 397w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ebook-cover-575x920.png 575w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ebook-cover-768x1229.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"hero-bottom-content\"><h2>Breakthrough Leadership<\/h2>\r\n<p>Great leaders share common traits that separate them from the pack. Download your copy of my signature ebook, Breakthrough Leadership: 5 Surprisingly Simple Qualities of Today&#8217;s Exceptional Leader, <strong>absolutely FREE when you enter your name and email address below.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<form action=\"\" method=\"post\" class=\"tg-form tg-bl-optin-form\">\r\n\r\n\t<label class=\"mcname\" for=\"mce-FNAME-blhome\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Your Real Name<\/span><input placeholder=\"Your Real Name\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" class=\"\" id=\"mce-FNAME-blhome\" required><\/label>\r\n\t\r\n\t<label class=\"mcemail\" for=\"mce-EMAIL-blhome\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Your Best Email Address<\/span><input placeholder=\"Your Best Email Address\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL-blhome\" required><\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"comment\" id=\"comment-blhome\" value=\"\">\r\n\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Download For Free\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-blhome\" class=\"button\">\r\n<\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-bottom-quote\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"book-quote-inner\"><blockquote>\r\n<p>Thomas defines what breakthrough leadership looks like with his own life. These characteristics of exceptional leadership are foundational for anyone looking to step up their game.<\/p>\r\n<cite>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/tg\/assets\/images\/nathanchapmanheadshot.png\" alt=\"Nathan Chapman of Bellwether Church\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" \/>\r\nNathan Chapman, Pastor at Bellwether Church<\/cite>\r\n<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"front-about-block_81631b7d03641d10fd90915052ecdb8c\" class=\"front-about-wrap alignfull\"><div class=\"block-section front-about\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"blck-2-cols\"><div class=\"front-about-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/storyheadshot.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Business Consulting with Thomas Griffin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/storyheadshot.jpg 525w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/storyheadshot-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"front-about-content\"><span class=\"sub-title\">my story<\/span><h2 class=\"section-title\">Hey &#8211; I&#8217;m Thomas!<\/h2><div class=\"front-about-content\"><p>And I&#8217;m so glad you&#8217;re here! I walk alongside people just like you and teach them how to transform the way they lead their family, peers and organizations through simple, actionable advice that&#8217;s proven to inspire remarkable change.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/\" class=\"tg-button tg-button-alt\">Read My Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center smaller-wrap section-title\" id=\"h-my-best-articles\">My Best Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center smaller-wrap\">I believe you are capable of far more than you realize. My best content furthers my professional mission: <strong>to help leaders flourish.<\/strong> You can find some of those articles below, or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/articles\/\">click here to view them all<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2025-year-in-review\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-year-in-review-hero-635x512.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-year-in-review-hero-635x512.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-year-in-review-hero-920x741.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-year-in-review-hero-768x619.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-year-in-review-hero.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2025-year-in-review\/\">My 2025 Year in Review<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>2025 was a year marked by change, transition, and a deep sense of gratitude for my growing relationship with Christ.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2025-year-in-review\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of My 2025 Year in Review<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/best-problem-solving-techniques\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-635x545.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Problem solving solution.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-635x545.jpg 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-920x790.jpg 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-1536x1319.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero-950x816.jpg 950w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/problem-solving-solution-hero.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/best-problem-solving-techniques\/\">17 Best Problem-Solving Techniques to Find the Right Solution (Every Time)<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Discover the best problem-solving techniques for your team to unblock progress and achieve work goals. You\u2019ll find new ways to solve old problems by using a surprising combination of methods.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/best-problem-solving-techniques\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of 17 Best Problem-Solving Techniques to Find the Right Solution (Every Time)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-succession-planning\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-succession-planning-hero-635x545.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"What is succession planning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-succession-planning-hero-635x545.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-succession-planning-hero-920x790.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-succession-planning-hero-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-succession-planning-hero.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-succession-planning\/\">What Is Succession Planning? 4 Steps to Create A Smart Leadership Succession Plan<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>What is succession planning, and why is it important? Discover how to create a smart succession plan in 4 simple steps and set your company up for future success.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-succession-planning\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of What Is Succession Planning? 4 Steps to Create A Smart Leadership Succession Plan<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-situational-leadership\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-635x545.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"What is situational leadership? (+ 4 examples)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-635x545.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-920x790.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-1536x1319.png 1536w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero-950x816.png 950w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-is-situational-leadership-hero.png 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-situational-leadership\/\">What Is Situational Leadership? 4 Styles and Examples<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>What is situational leadership? Discover this powerful framework for adapting your leadership style while boosting employee engagement and performance.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/what-is-situational-leadership\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of What Is Situational Leadership? 4 Styles and Examples<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/professional-development-activities\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-635x545.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professional development activities.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-635x545.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-920x790.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-1536x1319.png 1536w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero-950x816.png 950w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/professional-development-activities-hero.png 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/professional-development-activities\/\">16 Smart Professional Development Activities to Boost Your Resume<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Discover 16 smart professional development activities to take charge of your career growth, upgrade your skills, gain new knowledge and advance within your field.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/professional-development-activities\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of 16 Smart Professional Development Activities to Boost Your Resume<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2024-year-in-review\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-hero-635x545.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"2024 Year in Review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-hero-635x545.jpg 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-hero-920x790.jpg 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-hero-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-hero.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2024-year-in-review\/\">My 2024 Year in Review<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>In my 2024 year in review, I share a memoir about the man I am becoming, for better or worse: the highs and los, ups and downs, peaks and valleys.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/2024-year-in-review\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of My 2024 Year in Review<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset-hero-635x545.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Growth mindset vs fixed mindset.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset-hero-635x545.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset-hero-920x790.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset-hero-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset-hero.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset\/\">Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: 5 Examples to Help You Foster a Mindset for Mastery<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Explore the transformative power of hiring someone with a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, and discover how resilience, learning and success come by embracing change.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More &rarr;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> of Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: 5 Examples to Help You Foster a Mindset for Mastery<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"post-summary\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/work-personalities\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/work-personalities-hero-635x545.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Work personalities.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/work-personalities-hero-635x545.png 635w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/work-personalities-hero-920x790.png 920w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/work-personalities-hero-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/work-personalities-hero.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"post-summary-content\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasgriffin.com\/work-personalities\/\">Discover 9 Common Work Personalities (And How to Lead Each Successfully)<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><p>Discover how to successfully lead 9 common work personalities: The 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