How Do You Persuade Your Boss?
“The key for any speaker is to establish his own point of view for the audience, so they can see the game through his eyes.” -Ronald Reagan “Want to…
Retention Is EVERYONE’S Job!
Do you know why the US Navy works hard to retain their best and brightest? It’s because they can’t hire senior leadership from the outside. They have to grow their…
Leadership Lessons From The Hanoi Hilton
So, there I was, driving and listening to a recording from a conference that was done in 2000 (YES, 18 YEARS AGO!) and I found a presentation given by today’s…
What’s The Point?
“ARE YOU SERIOUS!?” I thought to myself as I got off the phone with my supervisor. This was the fourth time I had reworked this report – each time having…
Millennials: Entitlement or Positive Expectation?
“I’ll be running that place in a few weeks!” was my daughter, Victoria’s, near immediate response after she got her first job at Marshall’s. Within a few weeks after starting…
What Does It Mean To Be Presidential? With Cash Keahey
I absolutely LOVE history! I also LOVE leadership! Put the two together and what do you have? An interview MADE IN HEAVEN for me this week! This week’s guest, Cash Keahey, is…
Mistakes Are Expected (So Are Solutions)
Back in the olden days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and thoughts were kept on “post-its” (and not a smart phone), I was in charge of the travel budget for…
Quit Quitting and Lead!
“You know, Mattie, you would have saved yourself a lot of time if you had just given in early.” I said to her as I sat back in my chair….
Are You An Action Leader?
In order to navigate today’s rough waters we must do more than talk about it, we must do it! One of the best action leaders I ever served with was…
Leading UP! How To Persuade Your Boss
“Want to bet on it?” I said wryly as I put the folder in front of my boss. He knew that when those words came out of my mouth I…