High-Maintenance Leaders

By | April 5, 2019

[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 »

Reading, Writing, and Speaking Clearly

By | April 1, 2019

[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 »

How You Can Use the Power of Storytelling to Enhance Your Leadership

By | March 30, 2019

[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 »

Leader Don’ts #3: Accept Defeat

By | March 28, 2019

[March 28, 2019] After my initial tour of duty overseas in West Germany, the first movie I saw upon my return was Rocky (1976). Starring Sylvester Stallone, this movie was a come-from-behind story about an uneducated, small-time boxer who wants to regain his self-respect by fighting the world heavy-weight champion. It’s about one man’s desire never to accept… Read More »