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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...
Dave Anderson
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
May 14, 20241 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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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: ...
Dave Anderson
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Feb 14, 20233 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Aug 23, 20224 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Jun 7, 20224 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Dec 21, 20213 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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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...
Dave Anderson
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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Come Join the Counterculture – Humble Leaders
The leaders our culture pays attention to are often the people we would never really want leading us. Today is the day we can start a...
Dave Anderson
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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