Shawn UmbrellWe Have QuestionsThese things are never expected. But they happen. We’re stunned and paralyzed when they do. We’re numb. And we have questions.Jul 8Jul 8
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceWhat lies ahead?: 3 Principles for Leading Teams in UncertaintyThey knew the Pacific Ocean lay to the west, but they were uncertain about what lay between it and the headwaters of the Missouri River…May 23May 23
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon Performance“Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes!”: Risk vs. GambleI live in Kentucky. Horses. Bourbon. Bluegrass. Big Blue Nation. I love it here…Mar 6Mar 6
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceProactivity: Adopting the Principles of the Offense to Avoid Passivity“If you do nothing long enough, something’s bound to happen.” H. Jon BenjaminFeb 7Feb 7
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceA Fighting Chance: Equipping Your Team With the Means to SucceedThey had lost the battle before it ever started…Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceThe Ideal Versus the Real: Closing the Gap in Your Culture’s DivideI absolutely love the Big Mac. Just thinking about it makes me want to hop in the car and head to the nearest McDonald’s…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon Performance“…From a Box of Cracker Jack?”:I still remember the excitement of opening a box of Cracker Jack when I was a boy…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceOpposing Practices: Leadership versus LikershipHave you ever avoided having a tough conversation with friends because you were worried that they might not like you anymore?Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceEnforcing Standards with a SmileHaving access to snacks was one of the very few “liberties” we gained during the transition from Army basic to advanced training..Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Shawn UmbrellinHorizon PerformanceThe Worst Advice I Ever ReceivedThe lieutenant slammed the door as he clamored into the backseat of the Humvee. I wasn’t sure what the problem was…Apr 19, 20232Apr 19, 20232