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...
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...
Early on in a career is the most important time to address character issues. It’s the duty of a leader or supervisor to not ignore issues because they...
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...
We manage resources and processes. We lead people. In the next 90 seconds I discuss a leader’s moral obligation to the people on the team. If the people...
Embrace the suck. Who wants to follow somebody who only sees obstacles? Who wants to follow somebody who only communicates when something needs correcting? Who wants to...
You never drift towards excellence. Excellence is only achieved with intentionality. Becoming a Leader of Character takes intentionality. Watch my story in this 106 second video and think...
Nobody is inspired by a leader who says “I’m going to fight to keep everything exactly the way it has always been!” Change is coming. Fighting for the...
Muscles don’t get strong without exercise. Neither will our character. You have to DO what you want to BE. You have to practice character to have character. Here...
If you are an Introvert, this 91 second video is for you. What is an introvert’s moral obligation when they are uncomfortable – especially as part of a...
A complainer, a downer, or a gossip is not a Leader of Character. How do you break the habit of being negative? Quit practicing it so consistently. The...
Whatever attitude you display is contagious. Your role as a leader is to lead with Positivity. Whoever you hang out with will affect your attitude in a positive...
We saw him as a whiner, a Debbie Downer, an Eeyore. He claimed he was venting. He believed it was his right to get his thoughts and feelings...
You never drift your way into excellence in anything in your life. A boat drifts into the reef. A car drifts into the snow bank. A balloon drifts...
Which do you want to lead – a compliant group or a committed team? I see this dynamic in the fire service, in law enforcement, in the military,...
