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...
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...
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...
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...
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 about that. If...
Exercising Humility doesn’t mean you have less conviction. It means treating people with different convictions with respect and not as adversaries. In our society today, leaders in politics,...
Ironically, leaders become stronger when they share their weaknesses. Some leaders would rather eat a bug than admit to others they made a mistake or had a weakness....
Each time we beat back the beast of pride and choose Humility, we improve our ability to lead with character. Humility or arrogance? As leaders if we believe...
When a helpful teammate wanted to steer me back on track, rather than be grateful for their advice – I took offense. – Guest Blogger: Chandler Batts, Young...
The best answers to a problem often lie in the people responsible to do the work. – Chief (Retired) Randy Bruegman President Harry Truman once said, “It is...
Leading with Humility is not a sign of weakness. It is a true demonstration of confidence. – Chief (Retired) Terry Nichols One of my colleagues from a different...
