Category Archives: Leadership

They Can’t Give you Adversity

By | February 28, 2015

[February 28, 2015]  The value of struggle on an individual leader is well known.  It helps make us who we are; more resilient, confident, and adaptable.  Our family, mentors, coaches, and teachers can give you plenty advice and encouragement but there is one thing none can do for you.  They can’t give you adversity. People cannot create those real circumstances, those things… Read More »

Heart of the Merchant

By | February 26, 2015

[February 26, 2015] As I was driving today in New York City listening to the car radio, I heard a joke about Radio Shack’s bankruptcy. It went this way, “I hate hearing about Radio Shack’s woes … where else can I get a radio-controlled toy car and new flip phone?”  There are many who predicted their downfall, including myself, and the reasons… Read More »

Leaders and Stolen Valor

By | February 25, 2015

[February 25, 2015] It was recently revealed that the U.S. Veterans Administration Secretary made false claims about his military service – specifically that he was a member of the elite U.S. Special Forces (SF).  A graduate of West Point Military Academy, Secretary Robert McDonald was never in the SF.  All leaders should take a lesson from this event. Brought to… Read More »

Characteristic# 86: Virtual Leadership

By | February 22, 2015

[February 22, 2015] One of the challenges many organizations have is providing virtual leadership over long-distances, especially among its most senior personnel and staffs. Organizations often have personnel and equipment scattered geographically; sometime across the globe. Senior personnel don’t always have the leadership experience and are not adept at working in complex, changing, and geographically diverse environments. The… Read More »