“WHY?” Can Be a Pain In The A$$ (But Answer Anyway)
His brow furrowed and a perspiration started to manifest itself on his upper lip when I asked it. Then, as quickly as the look of anger came upon him, his…
Is It Close Enough?
I don’t know about you, but I like to get things right. So much so that I can put a lot of undue pressure on myself to do so. Sometimes,…
SUPERPOWERS ACTIVATE!!
Yes, I still believe in super heroes! In a quick straw poll of the members of my household on what superpower they would want if given the opportunity, I was…
Share Your Leadership Tithe
When life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that…
Do You Care?
We as leaders can’t make our people happy. Happiness is a personal choice. What we can do is manage the mood – the “how people feel” about their work, their…
2 Things You Can Do To Lead Great
It was a dark and stormy night! Actually, it had been dark and stormy for a while. Thousands of allied troops, transports, and supplies were loaded on ships floating in…
Show Your Ass and Laugh!
RIP!!! The seam in the back of my dress uniform pants completely gave out. Admittedly, I had packed on some serious pounds. I had quit smoking and substituted the smokes…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…
Make Fear Your Bitch!
I’m not afraid of the boogie man but I have watched enough episodes of “Snapped” on The Oxygen Channel to make me a tad fearful when my wife, Gwen, gives…
Unconventional Team Connection
Growing up, my ol’ man had a nickname for everyone. I don’t know if it was because he couldn’t remember anyone’s name or because he thought it was funny. Whatever…