People inherently search for connections in their lives - connections to other people, connections to experiences, even connections to their organization and its leaders. We love to help our clients’ organizations create the powerful connections that drive discretionary effort within teams. Discretionary effort is the secret sauce in the Optimal Results Formula. When we foster an environment that has positive, affirming connections, discretionary effort skyrockets. When discretionary effort goes up, our organizational results will soon follow.  Let’s all raise a glass to the old miners in our lives who have helped us become better leaders!