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 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 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 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?...
MK PalmoreNov 23, 20152 minModeling Leadership for YouthYoungsters are sponges. At a very early stage in their development, youth begin to emulate what they see from the adults around them....
MK PalmoreNov 10, 20152 minFinish 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...
MK PalmoreNov 2, 20152 minKeeping 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...
MK PalmoreOct 15, 20154 minPeer Leadership and The Power of PersuasionAs 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...
MK PalmoreOct 4, 20152 minThe 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...
MK PalmoreSep 23, 20152 minNever Stop Learning About Your Trade…..and Yourself – A Quick Hit PostSome years ago I had the pleasure of joining a team of professionals engaged in an iterative process meant to highlight accomplishments...
MK PalmoreSep 12, 20152 minExploring New Concepts and Embracing Change – A Quick Hit PostI have been involved in a few recent discussions concerning integration and productivity. The challenge is always the same. How do we...