Leadership
Mentoring: Why Relationships Matter
“I should have joined the Navy because I love ships.” (This blog is a section from the chapter, Lifelong Learning and Mentoring, from the book, Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son (c) 2019) I suppose because I did not join the Navy, my fascination with ships was supplanted by leadership, relationships, and…
Read MoreWhat is Your Toxic Leadership Strategy for Success?
Part VI: Key Takeaways from the Toxic Leadership Series. In this final section, we ask an important question: What is Your Toxic Leadership Strategy for Success? “Leadership was meant to make us better, not afraid.” Are you afraid at work? You should not be. What is your toxic leadership strategy for success? If you believe…
Read MoreHow Do You Work for a Toxic Leader?
Part V of the Toxic Leadership Series We don’t always work for people we respect, but we still must make a living.” To answer the question of ‘how to work for a toxic leader,’ some would say, “Very carefully.” Eventually, it happens to all of us: we meet the supervisor who refers to themself as ‘old school.’ The…
Read MoreLearning Some Hidden History
“Every veteran has a story that contributes to our military history.” The recently released movie, ‘Warfare, had a caveat: ‘Everything is Based on Memory.’ Most true military stories, such as American Sniper, We Were Soldiers, and Hacksaw Ridge, are based on personal memory. Only if reports were made, could some things can be verified from…
Read MoreWould You Work for You?
Part IV: Company Success Under Toxic Leadership “Sometimes we can act like the toxic leader we dislike.” Everything is going great, and you are flying high. The company is doing well, and it’s all because of your leadership style, right? These are the thoughts of the average toxic leader; however, for the average person, company…
Read MoreToxic Behaviors Made Real
“Behavior is the action arm of our characteristics and values.” How people act – behavior, should be congruent with how they seem – characteristics and espoused values. Have you ever encountered people who preach about integrity, only to discover they are robbing the organization blind? Or people who talk about grace, but they are not…
Read MoreListen as You Learn
Good authors write good books; great authors, however, provide versatility in how their stories are offered. Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son is available as an audiobook for multitaskers, combining work and entertainment. At least that’s what some clients told me. If you want to enjoy even monotonous tasks while listening to…
Read MoreWhy Toxic Leadership is an Oxymoron
“The term Toxic Leadership is as backward as it gets.” Leadership is an art (and a science – my view expanded since this video was recorded). Leadership is designed to help us cope with change and make us and our organizations better. Toxic means poisonous, venomous, and destructive. If you make the mistake of adding…
Read MoreIndulge Your Summer Reading Hobby
Summer will be here shortly, so it’s time to catch up on all that reading you meant to do this winter. Watch this short video and add Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons from Father to Son to your literary list. Purchase your copy from Amazon.com or Author Direct at the buttons below. Inspired, Not Retired…
Read MoreToxic Leadership: The Series
Toxic Leadership is eternal. I was recently advised that, “Toxic Leadership is a topic that people are always interested in.” This is unfortunate, but a subject that many have experienced. Sean O’Brien, former Principal at Auzmor HR Solutions, interviewed me on this topic and then made it into separate videos. The subjects include: 1. Handling…
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