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...

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...

The 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...

By 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...

I have been in leadership positions for the majority of my professional life. Last spring, I concluded a 32-year career with the U.S....

For 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...

Today’s police officer faces an increasingly difficult environment.  From the start of his or her service until the very end, law...

What happens when leaders are not empowered to make critical decisions? My analysis of the issue was prompted by me being witness to, in...

Occasionally, I will have an experience which absolutely inspires me.  It can come from any number of sources and often from places where...

Anyone who knows me could probably guess that I disagree with 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and his decision to sit during the playing of the...

Students of the discipline of leadership frequently debate which of the many traits among leaders is the most important leadership trait...

Welcome to The Leadership Student. Lets get right after it! What motivates you to lead? What part of your psyche enjoys the challenge of...

I have recently re-ignited my interest in running. For many years running, swimming and other exercises served as reliable therapy for...

Mistakes can be brutal. Some consistently float just below the surface and provide a constant reminder of wrong moves or decisions. While...

What 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...

Developing skills as a leader is a process of growth.  One typically begins his or her journey building on a “tool-kit” of what they...

Here 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...

Accountability is defined as the willingness to accept responsibility. The definition is clear and without ambiguity. It can be further...

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...

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?...