One January day about thirteen years ago, I stepped on the scales in my bathroom, and I did not like the feedback I received. I was at the highest weight I had ever been in my life. My clothes were … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons to Develop Conflict Confidence
At one time, I thought I taught conflict resolution. Over time, I have come to realize that I don't really teach conflict resolution as much as I teach conflict confidence. To resolve a conflict, … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Wedding Reception in Seven Days
Last month, my wife created a miracle. She planned and pulled-off a wedding reception in seven days. Yes, you read that correctly — seven days from decision to wedding and reception. Many … [Read more...]
What CAN You Do?
As I travel around the country to lead workshops, I often hear frustrations with or objections to some of the supervisory/leadership techniques and approaches that I advocate and teach. I … [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...]
Keep Moving Forward
As a watch officer on a submarine, I got to “drive the boat.” During my six-hour watch (shift), I led the team that charted course, controlled direction and depth, coordinated atmosphere controls, and … [Read more...]
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