Crestcom Leadership

John Register lost his leg training for the Olympics. He went on to become a Paralympic silver medalist. His secret was not certainty. It was the decision to take the next step anyway.

He calls it "Amputate to Elevate" and it applies directly to how leaders make decisions under pressure. Cut what is holding you back. Move forward with what remains.

Listen in to the full conversation on The Leadership Habit.

https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/05/08/why-decisive-leadership-matters-more-than-ever-with-john-register/

Sometimes you hold off on a decision because you don’t feel fully sure yet. The problem is that the feeling of being 100% certain rarely comes. The 40–70 rule is a simple way to move forward. Get enough information, make the call, and adjust if needed.

We walk through this and other practical tools you can use in your work and day-to-day in our eBook, "Empowerment is a Competitive Advantage."

Download it here: https://crestcom.com/blog/whitepaper/empowerment-is-a-competitive-advantage/

John Register was training for the Olympics when a missed hurdle changed everything. Instead of letting it end his athletic career, he made the decision to amputate his leg and came back as a Paralympic silver medalist.

Now he's sharing what that experience taught him about leadership. New episode of The Leadership Habit hosted by Jenn DeWall is out now.

https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/05/08/why-decisive-leadership-matters-more-than-ever-with-john-register/

Most communication breaks down for a simple reason. The person sending it is focused on what they want to say, not what they want the other person to do. That is where things get missed.

A Canadian client in the electrical distribution industry worked on this in the Influence With Intention module and applied it right away with their team. Conversations became more direct. Expectations were clearer. Follow-through improved.

Real leaders. Real results.

https://crestcom.com/training-programs/crestcom-leader/