No matter what the values on your challenge coin say, you can bet they don’t align with this guy’s behaviors. Every leader runs into this guy. I did...
No matter what the values on your challenge coin say, you can bet they don’t align with this guy’s behaviors. Every leader runs into this guy. I did...
You used to do it. Now you wish you hadn’t. But you did. And everyone else knows you did too. Now one of your subordinates is doing the...
Are you dealing with a wise person or a fool? Screw-ups happen. Whether you are leading in law enforcement, the fire service, or in business, somebody on your...
When a leader admits they “suck” at something, that they’re just not good at certain tasks or parts of their jobs, they are admitting what most people already...
How you follow a bad leader says more about your character than theirs. Leading well under an unpopular leader requires you to focus on what you can control:...
If a leader is failing to fire somebody who has consistently demonstrated a lack of character, that’s probably a sign of a character issue for the leader, as...
Whether you uphold unpopular policies is a test of your character. Here’s the truth about life in the middle of any organization. There will always be policies that...
Organizational Character is an organization’s demonstrated values. Some leaders let culture happen. Leaders need to be as intentional with their culture as they are with their tactics. Coach...
Will you be a leader who understands that even high performers can be bad for the team? Inheriting an employee who has been allowed to behave poorly is...
Compromise is not a weakness. Don’t let your pride get in the way of compromise. Being unwilling to compromise prevents progress and can break down relationships. Comprise is...
Maintaining standards is a daily test of a leader’s character. Nobody and no team ever drifts their way into excellence in anything. But drift happens. We drift...
It is leadership development malpractice to ignore this issue. Have you been in this situation: After being promoted, you realize you are leading a former peer who...
Humble leaders inspire commitment. Prideful leaders settle for compliance. Pride is the number one cause of character failures for leaders. We see pride win out in Washington with...
The type of teammate you are predicts the type of leader you will be. Watch this 97-second video where I discuss what teamwork really is and how you...
When someone practices golf, they become a golfer. When you practice arrogance, you become arrogant. How do the arrogant people we know become arrogant? Through practice. Nobody ever...
