Develop Them, And They Will Stay (Or Go)

Develop your talent, and there is every reason to believe they will stay with you forever . . . or they may go. Considered by some a major crossroad we face as leaders, deciding whether to risk losing valuable talent through personal growth and development really isn’t a crossroads at all. It’s simply what we … Continue reading Develop Them, And They Will Stay (Or Go)

Maintaining Your Identity Tops Leader’s To-Do List

The sign read “Parking Reserved for Commanding Officers Only.” So, we parked our truck there. I could sense hesitancy among the crew that had accompanied me to the Naval Base that morning. We were all fully aware of the sentiment expressed within the designation of reserved parking. Carlos was the first to verbalize a collective … Continue reading Maintaining Your Identity Tops Leader’s To-Do List

Survey Says? Lead From Your Heart

I have never been a survey kind of guy. At least not when it comes to leadership. Surveys lead to data. Data leads to statistics. Statistics act like clutter, just something else you add to a mental closet already bestrewn with useless information, including words like “bestrewn”. Even though 14,000 people responded . . . … Continue reading Survey Says? Lead From Your Heart

Service Secret #6: Nothin’ But A House Party

Have you ever hosted a party in your home? Or are you one of the millions that would rather not risk the indelible damage to your self-esteem, living in constant fear of ego shattering rejection, the words “and nobody came” echoing through your subconscious for all eternity? If you count yourself part of the second … Continue reading Service Secret #6: Nothin’ But A House Party