A Glimpse Behind the Scenes – Insights in Leadership from General Colin Powell
A rare glimpse behind the scenes with an influential leader reveals three keys to building influence that may surprise you.
A Sling and a Miss: 6 Keys to Building a Growth Mindset
With the right attitude, we can benefit from failure as much as from success if we approach challenges with a growth mindset; here’s how.
Checking Your Work: 7 Simple Questions Smart Leaders Ask
The secret to making good decisions and leading effectively lies in the ability to ask simple questions. here are seven to get you started.
The Secret of the Centurion: What Was his Key to Leadership?
The secret of the centurion as a great leader is not what we’d at first suspect, yet it’s also something very familiar; the question is, could we do the same?
Lines for Leaders: The Scars to Prove It
Alexander the Great led by personal example, and had the scars to prove it. In a speech to his men who were threatening to mutiny, he won them over with this line worth remembering.
Going the Distance – 7 Secrets for Success in Love (and Leadership)
When it comes to love or leadership, going the distance means forming relationships that run deep; while my son and his bride backpack to the northern shores of Iceland, I thought I’d share seven ways to help make sure they, and we, stay headed in the right direction.
Lines for Leaders: “I Kept Right On”
Something General U.S. Grant learned when he was a Colonel can help us all find the strength to lead our teams in challenging times.
The Value of the Vision
A little known act during World War II highlights the value of vision for our teams, and why we should treat it like a precious metal.
The 18th Mile: It’s Not the Finish Line Leaders Should Focus On
In leadership as in the marathon, it’s not the finish line we need to focus on, but the 18th mile, if we want to reach our goal; here’s why.
Lines for Leaders: 100 Horses
One night during the Civil War, Lincoln received some bad news; how he reacted to it speaks volumes about his approach to leadership, and sets an example we’d all be wise to follow.
Do You Have Leadership Double-Vision? Should You?
It takes a kind of leadership double-vision to help your team reach its goals; here’s how seeing this way can help you get things done that matter.
Thank You for Your Service – One Veteran’s Perspective
I’m always grateful to hear the words, “Thank you for your service” but they also leave me a little uncomfortable, here’s why they might be misdirected.