Leadership is Learning
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....
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- Mar 29
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Develop Leaders Within Your Department from Day One
Today’s police officer faces an increasingly difficult environment. From the start of his or her service until the very end, law...
- Mar 29
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“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...
- Mar 29
- 4 min
I Simply Disagree
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...
- Mar 29
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Courage – The MVP of Leadership Traits
Students of the discipline of leadership frequently debate which of the many traits among leaders is the most important leadership trait...
- Mar 29
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Why 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...
- Mar 29
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Why 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...
- Mar 29
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Identify and Embrace Your Brand of Leadership
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...
- Mar 29
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Personal Growth and Leadership Development
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...
- Mar 29
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Strategic Vision is Part of The Job Description
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...
- Mar 29
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Accountability – 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...
- Mar 29
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The 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...
- Mar 29
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Patience 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?...
- Mar 29
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Modeling Leadership for Youth
Youngsters are sponges. At a very early stage in their development, youth begin to emulate what they see from the adults around them....
- Mar 29
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Finish the Task! – A Quick Hit Post!
One of the many traits that were seared into my brain, during my service as a U. S. Marine, was the concept of completing the task. As a...
- Mar 29
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Keeping Calm in the Midst of a Storm – A Quick Hit Post!
Poise is a key attribute for leaders. A calm approach to decision-making leads to success in the crisis environment. At the ripe old age...
- Mar 29
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Peer Leadership and The Power of Persuasion
As I watched my college Alma mater leave it all on the field this past weekend, as they always do, I am reminded of my days in the...
- Mar 29
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The Importance of Having a Good Attitude – A Quick Hit Post!
Attitude is everything. There, I said it. There are few ingredients as important to a successful professional life as your individual...
- Mar 29
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Never Stop Learning About Your Trade…..and Yourself – A Quick Hit Post
Some years ago I had the pleasure of joining a team of professionals engaged in an iterative process meant to highlight accomplishments...
- Mar 29
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Exploring New Concepts and Embracing Change – A Quick Hit Post
I have been involved in a few recent discussions concerning integration and productivity. The challenge is always the same. How do we...
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