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If you make the new leader continue to pay for the sins of the previous one, will things ever get better? Heads up! This is a story...
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Dave Anderson
- Aug 6
- 1 min
VLOG - The Seagull Leader - Pride and Poor Communication
Have you ever run into a Seagull Leader? They are leaders who fall short because their pride gets in the way - especially when they are...
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Dave Anderson
- Jul 30
- 3 min
If You Are Inconsistent - They Won’t Follow
When we work on our consistency, we are working on our character. “Walking on eggshells.” “Not one of her people.” “Never knowing...
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Dave Anderson
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Wise Leaders Say “No” to Themselves
Everything inside of me wanted to defend myself. Saying “No” is easiest when we say it to someone else. We stop and think through their...
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Dave Anderson
- May 14
- 1 min
VLOG - This Week’s Character Clip May 14, 2024
Most leaders talk too much! But what is the underlying issue behind talking too much? My dad, The General, had a simple message to me...
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Dave Anderson
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
What People Don’t Understand About Humility
Exercising Humility doesn’t mean you have less conviction. It means treating people with different convictions with respect and not as...
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Dave Anderson
- Aug 29, 2023
- 3 min
Strong Leaders Expose Their Weaknesses
Ironically, leaders become stronger when they share their weaknesses. Some leaders would rather eat a bug than admit to others they made...
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Dave Anderson
- Jun 20, 2023
- 3 min
How Ego Limits Your Ability to Lead
Each time we beat back the beast of pride and choose Humility, we improve our ability to lead with character. Humility or arrogance? As...
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Dave Anderson
- Mar 7, 2023
- 3 min
Young Professionals - Don’t Get Offended When Someone Shows You a Different Way
When a helpful teammate wanted to steer me back on track, rather than be grateful for their advice - I took offense. - Guest Blogger: ...
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Dave Anderson
- Feb 28, 2023
- 3 min
Fire Chief Lesson: Humility Means You are Not the Focus
The best answers to a problem often lie in the people responsible to do the work. - Chief (Retired) Randy Bruegman President Harry Truman...
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Dave Anderson
- Feb 21, 2023
- 3 min
Police Chief Lesson: The Mission and the Men Come Before Me
Leading with Humility is not a sign of weakness. It is a true demonstration of confidence. - Chief (Retired) Terry Nichols One of my...
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Dave Anderson
- Feb 14, 2023
- 3 min
Striving for Humility While Rising in the Army
Few attributes will engender loyalty and respect amongst those you lead more quickly than leading with Humility. - Guest blogger Major...
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Dave Anderson
- Sep 13, 2022
- 3 min
Five Things Humble Executives Do Well
Humble Executive should not be a misnomer. The highest ranked people in an organization achieved those lofty heights because at each...
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Dave Anderson
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Middle-Management and Getting the Bigger Picture
Have the people above me reached a rank where common sense no longer functions? It’s easy to critique the performance of the leaders...
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Dave Anderson
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
3 Lessons Firefighters Taught Me About Humility
Sometimes I need to learn old lessons the hard way - again! Recently, I was wearing sixty pounds of firefighting gear and questioning my...
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Dave Anderson
- Jun 7, 2022
- 4 min
How to Exercise Humility - Leading in Your Twenties Series
We all want to follow leaders who exercise Humility. Yet when you see leadership failures, so many of those failures are the result of a...
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Dave Anderson
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
How Humility Ensures Your Success in Your 20’s
The world is littered with intelligent people who never reach their potential. When someone doesn’t listen to you, do you want to be...
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Dave Anderson
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Humility - Your Ears Will Make You a Success in Your 20s
Communication is an audience centered sport. The technology of today - iPhones, Slack, and Zoom - can be vital tools to help leaders of...
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Dave Anderson
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
What Does Humility Look Like in Your 20’s?
Humility – You have to DO what you want to BE. Can you be confident and humble at the same time? The answer is “Yes.” But for many people...
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Dave Anderson
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Why Do You Need Humility to Lead in Your 20’s?
Humility Definition: Believing and acting like “it’s not about me.” Peter showed up for his interview with an impressive resume: great...
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