Last week I gave you a little insight into some of my travails. It was actually the travails of my travels. It was a little tough to get home from …
Lead Big or Lead Small
Sometimes leading small is really leading big. It is human nature for most folks, when given a choice, to choose the big piece of pie instead of the smaller piece. …
Are You Certified?
I had a vigorous debate several days ago with a recognized leader for a global organization. He oversees a region of more than 100 local affiliates. He is a “legit” …
Don’t Wait To Be Called; Mobilize Others; Take Risks
I was checking in with a friend of almost 20 years who lives south of the city of Houston. When hurricanes come to Houston, they usually hit him first. So, …
Be Compelling
I think that I have mentioned before that I just love a good quote. Today, I return to a quote that I wrote about several years ago. It deals with …
Be Succinct
In 47 B.C., Julius Caesar is asked for a report on his recent military exploits. The Roman Senate seeks to know what has happened out on the eastern edges of …
The Holy Trinity of Combat
First and foremost, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. I recently received my Merry Christmas and “Year in Review” from a friend and former teammate, and was reminded …
Leadership Lessons from the Battle of Shiloh
What if we just pressed on a little farther? That is the question that haunted the generals of the Confederate Army after the Battle of Shiloh. As I noted last …
Victory Is As Exhausting As Defeat
I am deep into the pages of a historical novel from the Civil War era and that is set at the time of the Battle of Shiloh. For those of …
Some Thoughts From Leadercast 2015
I had the great opportunity to attend Leadercast 2015 last week and I wanted to take a few minutes to share what I took away from the event. Besides almost …