[October 29, 2018] Sometimes you have a noteworthy idea, one that is difficult to put into words. I certainly do. In 1984, I had one of those aha-moments while watching television and saw a Gillette underarm-deodorant commercial. Never let them see you sweat was their tagline and is now a famous slogan. It put into words what I… Read More »
[October 28, 2018] Railroads are not dead and they’re not dying. While this seems to be the current thinking of logisticians, railways across the world are making a comeback from the days of deteriorating rail lines, outdated equipment, and dilapidated structures. Norfolk Southern Railway is one of those making headlines in modernization and efficiency. Norfolk Southern is making… Read More »
[October 27, 2018] One of my advantages that gained leadership fundamentals for me was to grow up in a small town in the southern states of the U.S. Everyone knew everyone. Also, everyone was not hesitant to tell you to get your act straight whenever they believed you needed their advice; which was always. I lost track of… Read More »
[October 26, 2018] Early last year, I wrote about ‘good’ things we can learn from a dog (see link here). In the article were listed ten things; one of them was that promises don’t count and talk is cheap. My intent was to show that there are valuable leadership traits that transcend gender, culture, and perhaps even animal… Read More »
[October 25, 2018] More than 100 years ago “fake news” was so common – even in the most respected newspapers – that it is referred to as one of the greatest travesties ever in the history of journalism. Interestingly, it began with the Battle of the Yellow Kids in the 1890s and expanded to falsehoods that encompassed the… Read More »
[October 24, 2018] Today’s article is not about the reality show, Little People, Big World. While I’m a fan of the show and especially the star Matt Roloff , I am looking at ‘little people’ in a different way. Leaders often see people who are nowhere close to their power level as little people or perhaps a better… Read More »
[October 22, 2018] Occasionally, I run across a story that impresses me; not because it’s about someone overcoming adversity (which is newsworthy) but because important lessons are learned from it. David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and shares a story of his difficult journey and in doing so gives us a number of valuable life and leadership… Read More »
[October 18, 2018] Check Your 6, also phrased as Watch Your Back, is an appropriate warning for those who live under the precepts of good leadership. As we know, what a leader says and does will be misinterpreted; either unintentionally or purposefully. That is why leaders must ensure that they are perpetually prepared to defend what they do.… Read More »
[October 17, 2018] Yesterday I was speaking with a medically-discharged soldier who had received horrible wounds in Afghanistan. He told me that he survives his awful wounds because of his belief in the principles espoused by the Dalai Lama. Those who can carry on after such traumatic events are only those who find a deep spiritual faith within… Read More »
[October 16, 2018] In 2017, thirty years after the making of one of my favorite movies Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), I had the privilege to speak with its star, Robin Williams. He was on a USO goodwill tour overseas and that’s how we met. The first thing I asked was about this movie. I never really knew the… Read More »