[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 23, 2018] Training your leaders is crucial for taking your business to the next level and making sure things run smoothly. They are in charge of keeping everything under control so you need to invest in helping them develop the key skills to be great at what they do. Games are an excellent tool for giving your… 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 20, 2018] Technology continues to progress in all areas of life but one that I will highlight today is in the video industry. Peter Jackson, from “Lord of the Rings” fame, has applied his talents to bring to life old, silent film footage of World War I. Recently released, he put his genius to use in an… Read More »
[October 20, 2018] There is no recipe that would make you a good leader. Many entrepreneurs and managers have made their journey to top leadership positions feeling doubts about whether or not they fit for them. On the other hand, there are many people who have what it takes to be a leader but never even consider such… Read More »
[October 19, 2018] Last week, I attended a strategy meeting with a local college to discuss innovative and, presumably, better ways to accomplish its mission. With declining enrollment and resources drying-up, they were interested in what others outside academic life had to say. One of my questions was what were the college’s Measures of Effectiveness.1 I was assured… 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 »