Admiral William McRaven, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command gave a commencement speech to the University of Texas at Austin Class of 2014, his alma mater, where he shared his perspective on how the...
If you have a mentor, make sure that you ask the following questions at some point during your relationship: 1. What are your goals and dreams (Short term and long-term)? 2. How can I...
Happy Independence Day to all of the citizens of the United States of America. Today, we celebrate the bravery, courage, and leadership of our Founding Fathers, who, over 238 years ago, took a bold...
What is change? Put simply, change is an effort to improve an organization in some way. This change can take the form of new processes and procedures, upgrades to a new system, changes to...
Leaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges...
As the leader of an organization, you need resources to accomplish your mission. As you execute your mission, you may identify gaps or shortfalls that impede mission success. How do you deal with these challenges? ...
Taking action means doing something that will take you one step closer to meeting your organization’s goals and objectives. Taking action requires a mindset of completion – getting on with what you need to...
Being proactive is a mindset… a choice! It is the difference between being ahead in the game versus being behind. Leaders ask questions like, “What can I do right now to get me going...
The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today By Thomas E. Ricks Type: Nonfiction Overview: The Generals is a very well-written book, covering leadership by U.S. Army General Officers (GOs) from...
Leaders understand the need to give something extra, above and beyond what’s expected. Success for a leader resides on the other side of what’s expected. If a leader is satisfied with what’s expected in...
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