Wrapping up…
This note is from a student at the conclusion of a course I teach at the University of Colorado. The quotes are from the reading, lectures and guest speakers... Following...
Learn to Balance to Lead
Think of leadership as achieving a balance between task and relationship; and will and humility to gain a commitment versus mere compliance. At the center of this balance is the...
Our Fallen Soldiers
I commend the president for his respectful tribute to our fallen soldiers, and believe senior members of his administration should be duty-bound to attend the arrival of every flag covered...
Hiring Heroes
The woman looked and me and said, "Your mistake - you made eye contact!" Like a laser beam, she was headed straight for me on the tradeshow floor. Her name...
Did you do that on purpose?
I was feeling contemplative recently while riding a trail along the foothills in Denver when I spotted three young mule deer bucks grazing in an open area. I stopped to...
Sign Post for Life
I saw this sign near Burlington, Vermont. I thought the sign was hilarious even before I saw the pond. The pond was about five square meters and twelve inches deep....
Should you always get your hands dirty?
Here's a story. A new lieutenant in charge of engineers tasked with building a bridge wanted to impress his men, so he jumped in and starting doing the hard work....
Will Skill
I had not planted my feet on that ground in thirty years, but there I was standing in front of 460 brand new paratroopers at Fort Benning, Georgia. I remembered...
Amazing leaders on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica
The presence of leadership can come from the most unlikely places. While visiting the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, I met Aida Bustamante. She is working with "Friends of the...
Self Reliance on the Colorado Trail
Purpose, Planning and Focus. That's what I thought about over the course of backpacking 16 hours covering 40 miles. And how much my feet hurt! Regarding purpose - that was...
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