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Leadership and Violence
Leadership and Violence
In 2016, Rear Admiral Peg Klein, then Advisor to the Secretary of Defense for Military Professionalism, visited a Marine Special Operations…
Jat Thompson
Oct 17
Stop. Start. Finish: A Few Thoughts on Time
Stop. Start. Finish: A Few Thoughts on Time
I love Minor League Baseball. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of nights spent watching the Toledo Mud Hens play at Ned Skeldon…
Shawn Umbrell
Oct 10
Shields Up
Shields Up
Several years ago, the movie 300 captivated audiences with its portrayal of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae…
Jason Cummins
Oct 3
The Value of Executive Coaching
The Value of Executive Coaching
One of the most important aspects of being a successful leader is knowing what you don’t know…which compels you to seek advice from others…
Quin Kidder
Sep 26
Little Things Turn into Big Things: Why Discipline Matters (Even at Risk of Mutiny)
Little Things Turn into Big Things: Why Discipline Matters (Even at...
My battle buddy, Tim, and I nearly started a mutiny at our camp in Afghanistan in 2018…
Ian Palmer
Sep 19
The Impact of Words
The Impact of Words
Change… the word alone can cause some people to cringe and others to become energized. Stability, process, innovation…are just a few more….
Dan McGurrin, PhD
Sep 12
Rally. Cry.
Rally. Cry.
Our son is walking a grueling road, and we abandoned our rally cry quite some time ago.
Jeff Zurcher
Sep 5
Leading Through Generational Differences: Finding Common Ground
Leading Through Generational Differences: Finding Common Ground
As a leader, it can be frustrating to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of generational differences. The way we interact with one…
Jat Thompson
Aug 29
On Cohesion
On Cohesion
That cohesion is necessary for teams to achieve success at the highest level is no secret. The ability of team members to “stick together”…
Shawn Umbrell
Aug 22
Better Risk Management…DOUBT IT!
Better Risk Management…DOUBT IT!
In leadership, doubt often gets a bad rap. Doubt is frequently seen as a sign of weakness or indecision.
Jason Cummins
Aug 13
Broadening Horizons: Lessons From the Olympic Games
Broadening Horizons: Lessons From the Olympic Games
Every four years, the world gets to experience the Summer Olympic Games, a testament to the endless potential of human achievement…
Quin Kidder
Aug 8
Leaders are Storytellers . . . Tell Yours
Leaders are Storytellers . . . Tell Yours
“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” — Morgan Harper Nichols
Ian Palmer
Aug 1
Change in Organizations
Change in Organizations
Change can be scary, especially in our organizations. However, change and development are necessary for an organization to grow…
Quin Kidder
Jul 25
What’s the Plan? Leading Your Team from a Dream to Reality
What’s the Plan? Leading Your Team from a Dream to Reality
“Wake up, kids!” their father bellowed with enthusiasm. “It’s time to leave for Disney!”
Shawn Umbrell
Jul 18
Strategy. A Lesson in Leadership and Decision-Making from the book “The Generals”
Strategy. A Lesson in Leadership and Decision-Making from the book...
“Successful generalship involves first figuring out what to do, then getting people to do it…
Jat Thompson
Jul 11
Lessons from our Founding Fathers
Lessons from our Founding Fathers
On July 4th, people across the country come together to celebrate Independence Day, marking the birth of the United States of America…
Quin Kidder
Jul 4
The Power of the Picture
The Power of the Picture
My friend Nick is gifted at painting pictures. Yet he’s not a painter, technically. Though I suppose some may call him an artist…
Jason Cummins
Jun 27
Legacy: My Dad’s Continued Impact
Legacy: My Dad’s Continued Impact
“When you lose a parent, the world is off its axis and it never rights itself.” — Paul Rudd
Ian Palmer
Jun 20
Possibly a Leadership Blog
Possibly a Leadership Blog
This is supposed to be a leadership blog, I know…
Jeff Zurcher
Jun 13
How Analytics Complement Leaders’ Experience
How Analytics Complement Leaders’ Experience
Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in our annual gathering of client leaders…
Dan McGurrin, PhD
May 29
What lies ahead?: 3 Principles for Leading Teams in Uncertainty
What lies ahead?: 3 Principles for Leading Teams in Uncertainty
They knew the Pacific Ocean lay to the west, but they were uncertain about what lay between it and the headwaters of the Missouri River…
Shawn Umbrell
May 23
Finding Harmony Between Control & Creativity
Finding Harmony Between Control & Creativity
Jat Thompson
May 22
The Emerging Prominence of Artificial Intelligence
The Emerging Prominence of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is probably the most widely discussed, hottest conversation topic currently. AI is being utilized in…
Quin Kidder
May 16
Don’t Steal The Struggle
Don’t Steal The Struggle
It’s a scene common to every parent. A child sits on the floor attempting to tie their shoes for the first time. Initially, there’s a sense…
Jason Cummins
May 9
The Culture of Busy
The Culture of Busy
The increasing din of information, technology, and emphasis on multi-tasking has created a culture of busyness in the workplace. Too often…
Ian Palmer
May 3
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