Fear, there Ain’t Enough of It

By | November 17, 2019

By guest blogger Sadako Red [see disclaimer] [November 17, 2019]  Just when I was beginning to think I understood people …  Last month, I gave a guest lecture on “The motivations of America’s Founding Father Samuel Adams;” not that it matters much, but I’m considered an expert in early-American politics.  I gave my speech at Georgetown University here… Read More »

Using Social Media as an Effective Leadership Tool

By | November 16, 2019

[November 16, 2019]  When you’re asked to describe what’s needed to be an effective leader, you tend to cite skills like strong communication, efficiency at delegation, the ability to recognize achievements, and the like. What you normally wouldn’t include on the list is “skilled at social media”. However, social media is an undeniably integral part of our lives.… Read More »

Leadership in the Pursuit of Happiness

By | November 15, 2019

[November 15, 2019]  Let’s be direct about this idea from the beginning.  The phrase pursuit of happiness is probably the most widely known in the U.S. Constitution and a popular catchphrase with American citizens.  But it is not what leaders do. Leaders don’t pursue happiness, and they don’t pursue it on behalf of others.  The closest idea I… Read More »

The Warrior Mindset

By | November 14, 2019

[November 14, 2019]  Since the beginning of human existence, people have been trying to figure out what makes us mentally tough and prepared to meet the toughest challenges.  The world sends us the unexpected and she will test our good judgment, wisdom and readiness.  A warrior mindset is essential to maximize performance and ensure victory, especially when the… Read More »

‘Get Your Act Together’ is Good Advice, but …

By | November 10, 2019

[November 10, 2019]  On a few occasions here at my leadership blog, I mentioned that as a young man, I had difficulty following orders.  Several times, caring NCOs took me aside to provide me with the sage advice that good NCOs do with those in their care.  ‘Get your act together’ was a common counseling point but the… Read More »

Special Treat Today!

By | November 9, 2019

[November 9, 2019]  Today, for the first time, I have three (yep, a big 3) guest bloggers on my website.  I consider a special treat because these young folks are writing about “leadership” … something that I didn’t put pen to paper on until I was a Colonel. Here they are with links:  10 Valuable Tips for Introverted… Read More »

10 Valuable Tips for Introverted Leaders

By | November 9, 2019

[November 9, 2019]  It’s time to debunk the stereotype that introverts aren’t natural leaders. A collaborative study by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Chicago has shown that introverted CEOs are even more effective than extroverted ones. Ready for that big chair? Here is how to harness your introversion and help your team reach its fullest… Read More »