[April 7, 2019] The old and grizzled Sergeant Major, Korea and Vietnam War veteran, was talking last week with a group of young college students. Just out of luck, I happened by and overheard that gravelly voice one would expect from such a man. He was giving them some basic advice; to get respect, you must be willing… Read More »
[April 6, 2019] If I were a philosopher, I would write that ‘the world is full of tragedy, chaos, misery, and at the same time, full of wonder.’ But alas, that is not the case. Even I can see that the world is a place of action; not of things. That is why leadership is the fulcrum on… Read More »
[April 5, 2019] There’s an old stereotype about high-ranking politicians; they cannot function without an entourage of hangers-on, large staffs, and a litany of helpers and attention seekers. It would seem our political leaders are out of touch with the world because they exist in a bubble, dependent upon others. In the military, we call any such person… Read More »
[April 4, 2019] It was late summer 1983, and I’d been on a training exercise with the U.S. Army for nearly three weeks. The heat, humidity, bugs, and dirt had taken its toll on us (that was the idea). The Captain leading us told me to dig in a new foxhole near our unit’s flank. After getting it… Read More »
[April 3, 2019] I was listening to a podcast the other day with Professor Jordan Peterson of the University of Toronto. By his explanation, the talk was an exploration of the origins of religious thinking. Thinking is, of course, the one thing leaders must do and do better than others. He mentioned the story of St. George and… Read More »
[April 2, 2019] I was working out at the local gym when a new and very young trainer came up to me. She said to improve my physique and stamina, a harder workout was necessary. If you are around people trying to get and stay healthy, I’m sure you’ve heard her advice at some point; no pain, no… Read More »
[April 1, 2019] The path to success and the ability to get things done in any of life’s challenges are built around the proficiency of reading, writing, and speaking clearly. Formal education – the methodical teaching of these skills – is the necessary starting point but not the end to the development of us. “The fool spoke precisely… Read More »
[March 31, 2019] Do you have hopes of one day becoming a manager in the near future? Have you recently been promoted to the position of a manager and you want to make sure you are effective in the role? Maybe you’ve been a manager for a while now and you feel it’s time to take stock and… Read More »
[March 30, 2019] Within the world of business, we all understand the importance that the art of storytelling has when it comes to getting results. However, when it comes to being a leader within your business, many average leaders will fail to see the importance that the art of storytelling has on their role. It’s the successful leaders… Read More »
[March 29, 2019] Some might assume that a great leader is someone who is highly experienced, confident in their knowledge, and has a great intuition for what is right. These traits are certainly a part of what makes a great leader, there is something else that people often forget: great leaders are very aware of what they do… Read More »