MK PalmoreJun 18, 20204 minAlways Be The Leader!I was introduced to the topic of leadership at a very young age. Let’s get a few things out in the open. One, I am not an “expert” at...
MK PalmoreJun 16, 20207 minPolice Reform is Needed: Now What?We are in the midst of a worldwide global pandemic. Long-term changes in the global economy are imminent as the world begins to imagine...
MK PalmoreMay 4, 20202 minResilience Part DeuxThe importance of resilience as a trait is not new to me. Some years ago, I wrote a piece on the importance of grit and resilience and...
MK PalmoreMar 31, 20202 minCrisis Management Planning: Back to the Top of the PileBy now you have all turned to leaders of your crisis response teams and asked them to activate the detailed plans they have spent so much...
MK PalmoreJan 19, 20204 minLeadership is LearningI have been in leadership positions for the majority of my professional life. Last spring, I concluded a 32-year career with the U.S....
MK PalmoreDec 6, 20195 minPirates and the World Wide Web: Solving the World’s Cyber Security DilemmaFor those of you who have seen Matt Damon in The Martian, there is a great line following the character Mark Watney’s discovery of his...
MK PalmoreNov 29, 20193 minDevelop Leaders Within Your Department from Day OneToday’s police officer faces an increasingly difficult environment. From the start of his or her service until the very end, law...
MK PalmoreNov 22, 20193 min“Mediocrity is the Enemy of Greatness.”What happens when leaders are not empowered to make critical decisions? My analysis of the issue was prompted by me being witness to, in...
MK PalmoreJan 7, 20173 minGrit, Resilience and a Good AttitudeOccasionally, I will have an experience which absolutely inspires me. It can come from any number of sources and often from places where...
MK PalmoreSep 9, 20164 minI Simply DisagreeAnyone who knows me could probably guess that I disagree with 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and his decision to sit during the playing of the...
MK PalmoreJul 2, 20163 minCourage – The MVP of Leadership TraitsStudents of the discipline of leadership frequently debate which of the many traits among leaders is the most important leadership trait...
MK PalmoreJun 17, 20164 minWhy Do You Want to Lead?Welcome to The Leadership Student. Lets get right after it! What motivates you to lead? What part of your psyche enjoys the challenge of...
MK PalmoreApr 23, 20162 minYour View – A Quick Hit Post!I have recently re-ignited my interest in running. For many years running, swimming and other exercises served as reliable therapy for...
MK PalmoreMar 2, 20163 minWhy We All Need Mentors – A Quick Hit Post!Mistakes can be brutal. Some consistently float just below the surface and provide a constant reminder of wrong moves or decisions. While...
MK PalmoreFeb 25, 20163 minIdentify and Embrace Your Brand of LeadershipWhat is your brand of leadership? When you are tapped for a new position, what qualities are present in your tool set which make you an...
MK PalmoreFeb 11, 20163 minPersonal Growth and Leadership DevelopmentDeveloping skills as a leader is a process of growth. One typically begins his or her journey building on a “tool-kit” of what they...
MK PalmoreJan 18, 20164 minStrategic Vision is Part of The Job DescriptionHere in the U.S., as we get into the depths of 2016, we will begin to evaluate job applicants for the biggest leadership role in the free...
MK PalmoreJan 12, 20163 minAccountability – The Missing Link – A Quick Hit Post!Accountability is defined as the willingness to accept responsibility. The definition is clear and without ambiguity. It can be further...
MK PalmoreJan 1, 20162 minThe Path Forward in 2016 – A Quick Hit Post!As we welcome the new year we are all drawn to the idea of a clean slate. We have developed an ability to view the new year with a sense...
MK PalmoreDec 15, 20152 minPatience and “Zen-Like” Leadership – A Quick Hit Post!In a world filled with crisis and the need to respond to events in real-time, is there room for a more “Zen-like” approach to leadership?...