Your leadership “blind spots” – important to “see them” August 02, 2015
I had my new car for only 2 months before it happened…. that dreaded first dent. I backed into a tree while exiting a parking lot in a field. I did this in my new state-of-the-art, technology-enabled car designed to
Wield the 5 keys to a great leadership legacy May 25, 2015
I will always remember a profound question asked of me when preparing to take command of an Army battalion (like President of a 800 person organization): “Jeff – what do you want your leadership legacy to be?” I was a
4 Reasons why investing in leadership development pays dividends February 05, 2015
Most successful organizations do not hesitate to invest in training their people to ensure proficiency in the technical skills required for their job. What is noticeably missing in many organizations, however, is investment in professional leadership development – that is
3 Big Mistakes Executives Make in Planning for the Future September 16, 2014
Failing to plan is, ultimately, planning to fail. Yogi Berra once said: “If you don’t know where you are going, you are certain to end up somewhere else.” We all plan for the future in our families – kids to
7 Fundamentals of High Performing Organizations July 07, 2014
I have been part of many high, and some not-so-high, performing teams in my 32 years in the Army and 5 years in the civilian work force. I can personally attest to these seven fundamentals. They were derived from
Trust and Character – Critical Elements in Developing Yourself as a Leader April 03, 2014
The cost of low trust between employees and leaders, and consumers and business is staggering, according to a host of studies by Gallup, Forbes, Washington Post, Maritz, MasteryWorks, The Economist, Edelman, and more. On the other hand, the value of
Nuggets from “The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do” February 05, 2014
This book is a wonderful vehicle to help people learn servant leadership. By watching the lead character learn and grow, one learns how to apply the same lessons in their own life.
The Need to Read to Grow as a Leader! January 21, 2014
The Army taught me that there are three ways one learns to become a better leader: formal education, on-the-job training, and self-development. Formal Education One way to get educated is to attend a formal program – dedicated to teaching leadership.