[February 17, 2018] While my leadership post today is not a movie review – a movie called The 15:17 to Paris just came out – it is about what leaders do and what they should do in extraordinary situations. If there is anything trained leaders are taught, it is that being passive and being hesitant to make a decision… Read More »
[February 2, 2018] Good leaders have many friends. Great leaders have true friends. Some say that the best way to succeed in one’s profession is to have a wide network of folks who are helpful. Such a network can be tapped for information, advice, and encouragement. Yet, what the network can rarely provide, something only true friends can,… Read More »
[January 30, 2018] A number of years ago I had the opportunity to witness new Army recruits training at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Drill Sergeants were yelling at the recruits for them to get into formation and it was hard not to notice the look of fear on their faces. Motivation was being provided by the U.S. Army… Read More »
[January 27, 2018] It has been said that the best leaders walk a fine line between a strong belief in their own abilities and their arrogance. Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Jr. is one of those men to be admired for his moral courage, strength of conviction, and brashness to stand up to intimidation. A few years ago,… Read More »
[January 25, 2018] Patrick Lencioni, in his groundbreaking work on leadership, has written about the dysfunction of teams. His study of leaders and their weaknesses has opened the eyes of many folks who want to know more about how leaders recognize and overcome personal weaknesses. “Whether we’re talking about leadership, teamwork, or client service, there is no more… Read More »
[January 23, 2018] A new movie is out about the Britain’s PM Winston Churchill and the reviews were mixed. Historical inaccuracies aside, what this movie and other sources tell us, is that Churchill is a revered figure, worldwide for his leadership during World War II. We also know that Churchill had high energy and that is what helped… Read More »
[January 22, 2018] The U.S. Super Bowl LII game will be played by the two best professional football teams on February 4, 2018. Yet, whether the sport be football, baseball, basketball, or some other sport, professionally or for young kids, there will always be leadership lessons for us to take to heart. Sports are a great way to… Read More »
[January 21, 2018] Five years ago, a junior U.S. Senator told a group of senior business and military leaders that the philosophy of American government was; If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It. The leaders in the room at the time, according to one of the more savvy business leaders, were shocked to hear that “Don’t Fix It”… Read More »
[January 13, 2018] At the beginning of each new year, like most everyone else, I write down a few New Year’s resolutions. This year, however, I’m changing directions and instead I am listing priorities that every good leader should consider. Resolutions come from wishful thinking, while priorities come from what we need to achieve. Up front it is… Read More »
[January 5, 2018] Here I am, sitting at my wife’s desk while I write this blog entry (my computer is in the shop). The “bomb blizzard” of 2018 just hammered most of the U.S. East Coast and my little town got its share and is digging out. Today, therefore is devoted more to reflection than wisdom but I… Read More »