Professional Development
Leadership Beyond the Titles
“Great titles do not automatically create great leaders.” Some people believe that once they obtain a particular title, they are a great leader. That could not be further from the truth. Leadership does not come from titles, but the people behind them. There are certain principles that define influence at every level. These principles have…
Read MoreFrom Combat to Corporate Life: Rethinking the Complexity of Being a CEO
“Leadership can be simple, but it’s not easy.“ The CEO position is complex and requires consistent critical and creative thinking skills. I appreciate ValiantCEO magazine providing me the opportunity to express my views and share my experiences in this article. This blog highlights a few key points on the topic, and I encourage you to…
Read MoreManaging Oneself: Why I Needed a Coach, Part 1
As a junior leader in the early 1990s, adequately trained in my craft and fully competent, I still had things I did not know. Before switching specialties from Field Artillery (FA) to Military Intelligence (MI), I was filled with apprehension. I had no mentor, there were no other officers to ask, so, in normal Burl…
Read MoreWhat Help Do CEO’s Need?
“The affected group normally knows best what they need.” I like to conduct some research on a topic before I share my curated thoughts. Research on this subject required more effort than I expected. The results of my Google search, “What do CEOs need help with?”, were a series of articles that provided input to…
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