[September 23, 2019] A few weeks ago, on September 3rd, was the sixth anniversary of my leadership website. I bring this to the attention of my devoted readers because the content continues to resonate. Thank you for coming to my site and for making comments. While there is an endless supply of possible topics; have no fear, I… Read More »
[September 22, 2019] Yes, even if you’re an introvert and afraid of asking for a ride. Only the concept of leadership in our information age has so many meanings and nuances that you simply cannot imagine how to develop it properly. On the one hand, it seems like an opportunity to sit at the top and take over… Read More »
[September 21, 2019] Many people find that even though they are doing everything they can think of to be noticed and promoted at work, they cannot seem to make the transition to the next level. If you feel like you have reached a plateau in your career, there are several strategies you can use to raise your profile… Read More »
[September 20, 2019] The title of today’s article is from a quote by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. His sentiments reinforce the idea that leadership is complicated and difficult; an old theme of mind here at www.theLeaderMaker.com. The longer one practices the qualities of leadership, the more it becomes apparent and, well, the more it becomes obvious. “I’ll tell… Read More »
[September 20, 2019] The American people have never given up on those who are missing and unaccounted-for in wartime. Family, friends, colleagues, community leaders, and all those who have maintained their continuous efforts to “never forget” are on the frontlines for a full accounting of what happened to these men and women. Today, the President of the United… Read More »
[September 19, 2019] The fundamentals of leadership are no secret; but they are often difficult to sort out from the chaff and to learn and implement. U.S. Marine GEN Jim Mattis retired a few years ago and became the U.S. Secretary of Defense. In a recent series of speeches and his book1, Gen. Mattis discusses what his early… Read More »
[September 18, 2019] There is common advice that in your life, at work, or play that “all you can do is your best.” I disagree. The advice assumes you know what your best might be for any given situation. The paramount thing for any of us is never to accept doing your best; always push beyond your limits… Read More »
[September 17, 2019] It was in late November and early December 2004 that a U.S. Marine Task Force being called upon to push into Fallujah, Iraq. The 1st U.S. Marine Division’s plan was to crush Iraqi insurgents upon the fortified positions of a U.S. Armored Brigade sitting east of the city; a classic hammer-anvil strategy. “A leader’s attitude… Read More »
[September 16, 2019] Looking at mythological heroes and the stories about those heroes, we find that a common trait; they are physically strong. They slay the dragon that’s been terrorizing villages, kill the shark that was eating tourists at the local resort, and save the city from Godzilla. It’s an old story of humankind dating back into the… Read More »
[September 15, 2019] In the past, I’ve written about the importance of caring for your people (e.g., articles here and here). What this means is that a great leader can reach the souls of others and doing so matters more than any technological advancement, money, or strategy. Win their hearts and you will win the battle. “As an… Read More »