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The 5 Rules

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Transforming the way people connect and collaborate

We are passionate about strengthing connections, developing leaders, revolutionizing relationships, and transforming any culture with simple principles.

Our mission is to empower positive change among people based on The 5 Rules.

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Dr. John C. Maxwell

I first met Steve eight years ago at one of my executive events in Atlanta. That year he became a member of my inner circle and I coached and mentored him

Dr. John C. Maxwell, American Author, Speaker & Pastor

At dinner during that first event, I challenged him to write a set of 5 rules he could teach and coach from and he did just that. Those 5 foundational behavior rules he follows, his teams follow, and his family has followed over these last eight years and is legacy building at its best.

Now to see it come to life in his first book is thrilling to me. As I always say, leadership is influence, and he’s used his influence to lead thousands of team members in the grocery companies he’s led across the country since then…

author, coach, and leader

Meet Steve Black, CEO of A Brighter Day.Life

As a leader and mentor, Steve believes that cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome will bring out the best in the people around you.

He is a continuing student of leadership practices and a coach, uniting teams with a solid culture of a leveled playing field of unity and inspiration in the face of the most challenging of times.

Leaderships Lessons

Explore business, personal, and life lessons.

Be a Buffalo

Leadership Nugget by Jared Stephen Black

Hope for Gain vs Fear of Loss

In my life both in business and personal life I have found there are two reasons why people do something: they hope to gain something by doing it or they do something out of fear of losing what they h

45 Years – 4.5 Decades – 16,425 Days

July 31, 1977 was the beginning of my lifelong journey with Melanie Janell Roll. Today – July 31, 2022 is 45 years, 4 and 1/2 decades and 16,425 days into that journey. As we stood in front of a pac

why she was the best teacher I ever had….

I believe that everyone has that ONE teacher that changed them. Believed in them. Encouraged them. Helped them to believe in themselves, maybe for the first time. That ONE teacher for me was my Jr. Hi

lessons from cutting firewood ….

About eighteen years ago – I had an awesome idea. My boys were teenagers and we’d always bought firewood. It made sense to me that we could cut our own and actually make money. I did some research

Standin on “G”, Waitin on “O”

One of my key components of success is a serious sense of urgency. Just like in the Olympics, those that win the medals have a serious sense of urgency. They are always looking for something that can

If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly!

This saying is one of my earliest learnings on how to be successful. It was during my early years at United Supermarkets of Oklahoma where I spent the first 27 years of my career. I went from being a

about your name….

What you come into this world with….your name. What you leave this world with…..your name. What you do between entry and exit will determine your legacy. You have a legacy now. Most people think y

Legacy’s Biggest Influence – Work Ethic

In the days of old when every child worked along side their mom or dad, taking care of the house chores or all around the farm, there were multiple moments in every single day that a good work ethic w

Adding Leadership Gold – one nugget at a time

Gathering nuggets

5 Keys to a successful marriage…

With Melanie, her sister (Melissa) and our two daughter-in-laws (Beth & Sarah) being in Hawaii this week for a time of relaxation and fun, it’s made me reflect on our trip to Hawaii in 1997 for our

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The 5 Rules by Stephen D. Black

Leaders want results, but only 5% have plans in place to develop their teams. It doesn’t take a complex plan to create transformation — it just needs The 5 Rules.

Based on over 45 years of leading thousands of employees, Steve Black has distilled essential principles that produce results into this one book. Unlock the potential within yourself or in others by introducing these five rules into all aspects of life — you won’t regret it!