Posts with the tag “leadership”

Have you ever wondered what your boss was thinking when he or she made a tough decision? All of us long to work for someone who has our best interest in mind. Sometimes, when we hear bad news, it’s ha...  Read More

Matt Eversmann faced one of the most significant leadership challenges in one of the most dangerous circumstances possible. I was privileged to catch up with my old friend in my recent Unbeatable podc...  Read More

Alex Chandler picked himself up off the ground after being wounded and ran toward a suspect who had just killed his partner in a deadly gunfight. Any rational person would seek their own protection an...  Read More

There are a few pivotal moments in the history of an organization that will make or break it. No matter the industry, every organization will face crises from time to time. These challenges, when not ...  Read More

There is a growing crisis of trust in America. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta described how Facebook, Boeing and other major companies are losing the p...  Read More

This conversation can drive a person crazy. I’m sure you’ve had this exact same conversation before going out with some friends to dinner or having a nice meal with your family. I learned a long time...  Read More

Have you ever been betrayed by a coworker during an important meeting? Maybe you’ve been burned by a scenario like this…You and a coworker are talking together about an important topic that your boss...  Read More

Have you ever been part of a flash mob? If not, have you ever seen a flash mob spontaneously erupt? As a student of human nature, I am fascinated by flash mobs. In case you don’t recognize the term “...  Read More

As an organization becomes larger, it becomes more difficult to develop a defining culture. The more complex an organization becomes, the more difficult it is to drive culture. Culture drives strateg...  Read More

There is a fine line between stubborn and stupid! I learned exactly where this line is by watching my battalion commander many years ago. Here’s the short version of the story… We were having a tale...  Read More