At different times and in different roles, I have had the opportunity to observe, work on, plan, and implement projects of various sizes and types. They include construction, computer system, computer … [Read more...]
Always Have a Pen
“A good officer always has a pen with them” is one of the first lessons I remember from my time at Naval Officer Candidate School. Since I was fresh from college and pretty confident in my ability to … [Read more...]
Take Charge of Your Life – Control What You Can
To take charge of your life, focus on controlling what you can. As a practical matter, there's not much you can control. So, you might as well control what you can. You cannot control: How … [Read more...]
How to Take Charge of Your Life – General Principles
Last week, I listened to a speaker talk about the necessity of becoming clear on your purpose if you want to achieve success. It was a message that resonated with me, and it triggered some thoughts … [Read more...]
Three Actions You Can Take to De-escalate Conflicts
In a previous post on exercising your power of choice to get conflicts under control, I mentioned some specific actions to consider using to de-escalate conflicts. In this post, I'm expanding on … [Read more...]
Take It, Leave It, or Change It
Earlier this week, I was in Chicago leading a Bud to Boss Workshop. During the workshop, I told a story I often tell about a situation in my life where, as a leader of a team, I was confronted with … [Read more...]
