Simone Biles certainly captured the headlines about a month ago with her decision to withdraw, citing her mental health, and a case of the “twisties”. Her honesty and candor aid in continuing important conversations about humanity, empathy, and self-care. I want to talk about something else. I want to talk about WHAT made it possible for Biles to share her struggles and difficult decisions with the entire world.
Read MoreExtraordinary leader, Lily Din Woo needs our help. This selfless leader and all around incredible human being was diagnosed with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease in 2018 and now has End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Doctors advised Lily to seek a living kidney donor as soon as possible.
Read MoreAs a leader you should always be developing those who are coming up behind you. Make sure that if, or when you leave, your organization or team won’t miss a beat. They will catch the ball and keep right on dribbling it down the court. Think about who may be able to fill your shoes should your time come to step aside, retire, or move to a new organization. How can you make this person your “brain double” and “shadow” advisor?
Read MoreJuly 2nd, 1863 was the most important evenings in American history. On this evening two meetings took place. Both of which were focused on the central question of…“What are we going to do tomorrow?” HOW they answered this question and what they did changed us forever.
Read MoreAs the world opens up and we welcome some sense of normalcy back into our lives, navigating a post-pandemic world will continue to be incredibly stressful, and at times overwhelming. I would even go as far to say that leading yourself and caring for your mental health is most critical at this very moment. We owe it to ourselves and those we lead.
Read MoreAs we change out of our slippers and sweats into clothing more appropriate for the occasional (and long awaited!) in-person interactions, organizational leaders are faced with the next great pandemic problem....
Should we go back into the office, or not?
Read MoreResilience is the psychological quality that allows some people and organizations to suffer setbacks from life’s adversities and come back as strong as before — if not stronger. Here are two steps to follow to create more resilient employees and organizations.
Read MoreWhile vaccinations promise to help put an end to the pandemic, they will also bring on new challenges for leaders to manage. Sorry if you thought you were going to be allowed to finally take a deep breath! So, as you’re ramping up into phase two of the pandemic (aka “the how do we live with a vaccine" phase) you will be asked to lead into yet more uncharted territory. To do this successfully you must pause regularly and ask yourself two very important questions.
Read MoreIt is important for you to be proud of yourself and your work. But, if you take it too far, it will become dangerous. As a leader, you have to beware of the dangers of self-pride and arrogance.
To learn more about the hubris-nemesis dynamic, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreLeaders must be problem solvers. The ability to think beyond prescriptive solutions to complex problems while finding alternative, yet achievable, and successful ways to solve the problem at hand is essential. We call this out-of-the-box thinking.
To learn more about out-of-the-box thinking, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreWe have all probably heard the phrase “leadership is lonely” before… but how true is it?
To explore the nature of leadership and the importance of reflection., read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreThis week's vignette & excerpt digs deep into making critical decisions! Jeff & Tom reference one of Col. John Boyd's most celebrated concepts (...and a D6 participant favorite!) the OODA loop.
To learn more about critical decisions, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreHave you ever asked yourself, “Where does my ultimate loyalty lie?” If you have, you are not alone. Most people confront this problem at some point.
To learn more about this loyalty question, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreHow does leadership style influence the climate of your organization?
Learn more about leadership style as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreJonathan Letterman, the “Father of Modern Battlefield Medicine,” effected all the changes inherent to innovation - new product, new process, and new organizational structure.
To learn more about leadership and innovation, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreLeadership is not always smooth sailing.
To learn how to adapt, innovate, and overcome, read this week’s vignette and excerpt from Jeff & Tom’s upcoming book, Battle Tested!
Read MoreHave you ever wrestled with the question...
'What is the difference between leadership & management?"
Don't worry, you're not alone!
Read on as Jeff & Tom address that very question with this week's vignette and excerpt from their upcoming book, Battle Tested!
Are you facing a “problem” or a “wicked problem”? How do you know the difference?
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