In the journey of personal growth and leadership, we often find ourselves confronted with challenges and adversity that can test our character and values. Friedrich Nietzsche’s insightful words, “He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze […]
‘Leveraging a Multigenerational Workforce’ – it’s a bit of a mouthful and the debate on the topic isn’t any easier to digest. As the retirement age creeps slowly upward, leaders are faced with the challenge of managing a multigenerational workforce. How do you encourage the Baby Boomer and Gen Z staff members to connect and […]
In a world where diverse perspectives abound, it is essential to recognize that opposing views should be seen as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than reasons to engage in conflict. Often, we become so focused on defending our own perspectives that we miss the chance to gain a deeper understanding of alternative viewpoints. By […]
At its core, a growth mindset is a belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. This approach contrasts with a fixed mindset, which assumes that skills and talents are predetermined and unchangeable. Cultivating this mindset within ourselves and our teams is critical for creating an environment that fosters […]
Hear the phrase “tactical decision-making” and your first instinct is probably to frame it in terms of its strategic counterpart. This is not an article about strategy, but there is an important habit we need to bring with us from setting strategy when we think about tactics: thinking. No one reading this would let strategy […]
Leaders face monumental amounts of pressure every single day. Whether it’s the pressure of making important decisions, managing a team, or dealing with difficult conversations and situations, leaders must stay calm under pressure to succeed and keep the business moving forward. Fortunately, there are some strategies that leaders can use to help stay calm under pressure when […]
Our experiences over the last decade, specifically transitioning from the military into the corporate world, have given me and David Neal a unique perspective on characterizing leadership. One of the questions we hear the most is, “Am I ready for leadership?” Well, you’re the only one who can answer this. Are you ready for leadership? […]
As leaders and managers, part of our responsibility is to find credible information to assist practical and informed decision-making. Unfortunately, decisions often have to be made on deadline — without all the necessary information available. Decision makers in these circumstances must leverage their management experience to estimate the likely risk-to-reward ratio of a business decision […]
IVF is a process that can take grit and determination in order to see it through. This article covers the highly personal journey of Jonathan and Liv Clark, as they tackled the challenge and made a miracle.
I recently posted a number of content pieces that explained ‘The Principles Of War. In response to these posts many asked me to collate the information in a central source so that they might apply more reasonably to their businesses and teams.
