That dude is a (PITA) Pain in the A ! But I need his production! Every leader runs into the same dilemma at some point in their journey...
That dude is a (PITA) Pain in the A ! But I need his production! Every leader runs into the same dilemma at some point in their journey...
The deadly combination of fear and pride are the reason for most failures in character. And we all have had times when our character failed us. When you...
Venting is a short term release of pressure. Whining is the long term wallowing and spreading of useless despair. What did you do the last time the S—t...
The headlines are all too common. Business, politics, law enforcement, and education all have sad stories about catastrophic failures of leadership. But these people are rarely incompetent. They...
The idea of asking for help does not come naturally for me. I felt helpless. I was in Newark Airport in a wheelchair, and I couldn’t get anyone...
Did you just have a bad day or wake up on the wrong side of the bed? What’s your response? How does that effect your character and your...
Intentionality – Stop winging it! Periodically, I don’t like what I see in the mirror. It really stinks when you are someone who speaks publicly about character and...
Why do some people stop short of what they “ought to do”? Exercising Duty goes beyond just doing our job. It is more than that. Here are my...
Who is excited about doing ethics training? Nobody. Well that might be strong. The people in legal, professional standards, and training may be looking forward to it. Maybe...
Do you have standards? Do you hold to those standards? Is this an Integrity issue and how is your Integrity at stake when your standards are challenged? In...
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 about...
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 communicating. Watch...
When we work on our consistency, we are working on our character. “Walking on eggshells.” “Not one of her people.” “Never knowing where we stand.” Her team didn’t...
Physical Courage in the military and first responders seems like an obvious need. But we all have opportunites and the need to exercise moral Courage. How we do...
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 actions and evaluate...
