Most Leaders Talk Too Much
A leader’s willingness to listen is a window into their character. “We did it again. We talked too much. Every time we are with other...
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Dave Anderson
Feb 11, 20202 min
Kindness And Strength Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Kindness, kindness and kindness are the three most important words in the English language. - Joyce F. Anderson The only true legacy a...
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Dave Anderson
Feb 4, 20203 min
Hospice And What I Learned About Leadership
Selflessness – Putting the needs of others before my own needs, desires and convenience. This year, my mother died. During her last two...
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Dave Anderson
Feb 1, 20203 min
Political “Yes Men” – and a Warning for All of Us
Somebody usually warns us. The bad decisions we make in life are avoidable if, and it is a big if, we would exercise the Humility to ask...
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Dave Anderson
Jan 28, 20203 min
Risking Failure Is An Integrity Test
Would you follow you? What if everyone else is cheating on the test? Let’s face it, if you are the only person choosing to exercise...
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Dave Anderson
Jan 21, 20203 min
Questioning the Boss Is An Integrity Test
People want to hear from leaders who have the Integrity to put aside their own needs and risk something for the good of the team. As soon...
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Dave Anderson
Jan 15, 20203 min
Hinch, Cora, & Luhnow - How To Avoid Striking Out (& Keep Your Integrity) With These 3 Simple Rules
Hinch, Cora and Lunhow, I’m sure the last few days have been a whirlwind, but you had to know the outcome you have faced this past week...
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Dave Anderson
Jan 14, 20202 min
Following Through Is An Integrity Test
A leader who does not follow through on commitments will never gain the full trust of the people they are called to lead. I am not an...
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Dave Anderson
Jan 7, 20204 min
Saying Nothing Is An Integrity Test
Doing what is good, right and proper even at personal cost. I was about make my Battalion Commander really angry. As a 24-year-old First...
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Dave Anderson
Dec 31, 20192 min
A Leader’s Humility Creates a Legacy
My father, The General, is perhaps the most humble, yet incredibly accomplished man I know. He served 41 years in the military. During...
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Dave Anderson
Dec 24, 20193 min
Who Causes Most of Our Teams’ Problems?
The most underused tool in a leader’s tool box is the mirror. When the majority of a team does not follow the leader’s guidance, whose...
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Dave Anderson
Dec 17, 20192 min
Without Humility – We Will Never Become Wise
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” - King Solomon There are numerous intelligent people who are not...
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Dave Anderson
Dec 10, 20193 min
Pride Damages Our Ability to Lead Well
Humility - Believing and acting like “It’s not about me.” I cringe every time I think about how I treated Ashley, a woman on my team in...
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Dave Anderson
Dec 3, 20193 min
The Courage Needed To Talk Politics And Still Be Civil
Fear and arrogance are the ingredients for ignorance and intolerance. I’m about to touch on a topic I usually avoid—politics. Perhaps...
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Dave Anderson
Nov 26, 20193 min
The Courage to Choose Conflict
Nobody gets good at something by avoiding it. “I just don’t do conflict well.” I hear this phrase often. While it is a true statement,...
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Dave Anderson
Nov 19, 20192 min
She Lost Her Job But Kept Her Integrity
Without the Courage to take action, character is just an academic discussion. She became a Whistleblower after we talked. I was floored....
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Dave Anderson
Nov 12, 20194 min
Going out on a Limb for a “Problem Child”
Courage – Acting despite perceived or actual risk. When I took over as a manager of a new team, I was told I would need to fire Edward. ...
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Dave Anderson
Nov 6, 20193 min
Our Facilitator-Lead Course Day Three Sneak Peek
Today, we are going to take a deep dive into how we operate as an organization. Sometimes I found myself blaming the “organization” when...
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Dave Anderson
Oct 29, 20192 min
Our Facilitator-Lead Course Day Two Sneak Peek
We believe that building trust with people and creating an environment where people can thrive begins with leadership and is maintained...
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Dave Anderson
Oct 22, 20193 min
Our Facilitator-Lead Training Course Day One Sneak Peek
When I was a manager, I remember I created a card for myself. I laminated it. I put it up on my visor. It said: “Is that person any...
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