leadership development

More Command & Control in Business Than The Military?

  The Self Reliant Leadership Crucible mixes Special Operations soldiers transitioning to the business world, and executives looking to step back from daily routines to reflect and re-think current approaches that...
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Which leader are you – oh so smart or oh so pleasant?

  "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." –William Arthur Ward 'Tis the season for reflection, and as Aristotle said, "The ideal man...
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Culture – Two things to remember

I heard someone recently describe culture as "how decisions are made, and how performance management tools are used."  It makes a lot of sense. How decisions are made has to...
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#1 Pain for Leaders?

Leaders don't have time to focus on what's most important - vision, strategy & culture. (more…)
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Five Things to Improve Morale – and they’re all free

With all the talk about multi-generational engagement, commitment, morale and employee satisfaction, I think it's important to remember a few simple things leaders can do without asking for more resources....
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West Point Graduation Wrap-up

"Renowned as the world's premier leader development institution, West Point accomplishes its mission by developing cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially."  What's remarkable about West Point is that...
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