Can You Say No To The Status Quo?
Say NO to the quo and YES to the mess! Rules are meant to be broken! I know it’s not something you heard from your Mom but I know that’s…
Are You Ready For Greatness?
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. – Martin Luther…
Is Your Leadership Style A Mystery?
There’s a big divide between what you can and what you will do. I love a good mystery, don’t you? Some of my favorite Sunday afternoons as a kid were…
Good Communication Impacts Leadership
Good communication is the bread of the leadership sandwich…it keeps everything together. I remember the first time (nearly 30 years ago) that I had to brief a group of senior…
How Do I Handle This Challenge?
Mind your helm… Personally and professionally, we all face challenges. My greatest professional challenge came when I was put in charge of the Navy’s Security Forces in Washington, DC. There,…
How Do I Cope With A Sucky Job?
Work sucks more when your attitude sucks. This job sucks!” I muttered as I shuffled back to my desk. Barely had the words left my mouth when a co-worker happily…
How Do You Deal With The Bad Apple?
Behavior modification made easy… Let’s face it, we can pick our nose but we can’t all pick our teams. It would be great to be able to “Kingdom Build” (as…
What’s The Key To Leading Change?
Leading change isn’t easy! Then again, neither is getting change back from my kids when I send them to the store with a $20. If that’s the case, we…
You ARE NOT The Father! Human Relations Tips From The Maury Show
Yes, I’ve got a dirty little secret. It’s not terribly appalling but, also, not one I’m terribly proud of…I love the Maury Povich show. Perhaps it’s the drama that draws…
How About A Little Grace?
I’ll admit it. I have some hair triggers that push me past the point of good judgement. I won’t name them and, most of the time, I have a really…