Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[November 5, 2017] Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into a potential coordination between U.S. President Trump’s campaign and Russia. The legal counsel’s look into possible wrong-doing is an example of a formal investigation and an item that all leaders should evaluate as part of their leadership toolbox. This formal investigation, largely open-ended and with considerable power to… Read More »
By guest blogger Olivia Ryan [November 4, 2017] All businesses need good managers but there is still no unified definition what it means to be a true leader. Some people see leaders as authoritative persons who are able to control others, while others think that a genuine leader should inspire the people who surround him. This is the… Read More »
[November 3, 2017] At theLeaderMaker.com I have a short series that identifies “tools” – usually established by other leaders – that help real leaders be better at what they do and work more efficiently and effectively (see a few list in the notes section). Leaders carry various items in their toolbox that are designed with care and tested… Read More »
[November 2, 2017] Humility has a way of becoming a self-reinforcing trait for good leaders who desire to improve themselves. In contrast, many leaders neither have a clue about having humility nor do they understand its benefits to everyone … or even what it is. That may be a shocking revelation but as we go about being leaders,… Read More »
[November 1, 2017] Leadership often means advancing into new territory; operating when the rules are unclear or confusing, working with organizations that are not ready for change, or advancing an agenda that is highly controversial. This describes the political situation in the breakaway region of Spain known as Catalonia. Leaders and followers of the Catalonia Independence Movement are… Read More »
[October 31, 2017] Now that it’s scary Halloween1, it would be appropriate to take on the frightening topic of politics influencing organizations. A question often asked is whether leaders should allow politics to influence their organization’s mission and values. It’s a question often addressed at the most senior levels in nearly every organization. Those answers rarely concur but… Read More »
[October 30, 2017] If you are a leader and you don’t have the answer, don’t pretend you do. Yes, I know, the most hated words in leadership are, “I don’t know.” But the shortest way to lose credibility is to claim you do know it all. Nothing is more frustrating for a good leader than to have another… Read More »
[October 29, 2017] Growing up I had a few heroes. Like most of my buddies, we were enthralled by the famous exploits of U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, President Teddy Roosevelt, and astronaut John Glenn. Each of these men with their own individual leadership style was a major contributor to the advancement of America’s scientific community. In February 1962,… Read More »
[October 28, 2017] In this on-going series of those with new and often controversial ideas (mostly complex and original), I will focus today on Ralph Peters; retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, political commentator, and author. Peters is an unconventional, out-of-the box thinker who holds a formidable allegiance to the United States and its people. Like others whom I’ve… Read More »
[October 27, 2017] I was excited to be selected as a U.S. Army Company Commander for the first time; something all officers properly look forward to in their development as a leader. Fortunately, my Battalion Commander was a good man who took the time to speak frankly with me and give advice on how to be successful. One… Read More »