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Negativity (Habit Series #8)

The Military Leader — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:42:29 +0000

Some years ago, as a new company commander, I encountered a junior leader in my command who personified Marshall Goldsmith’s Habit #8 of the “Twenty Habits that Hold You Back From the Top.” Like many of the destructive habits, this one is a learned, not inherited. It can stifle momentum on any team and, paradoxically, […]

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People and Competence

The Military Leader — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:02:23 +0000

Not long ago, I was honored to offer remarks at the commissioning ceremony for 20 cadets from the Temple University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps “Red Diamond” Battalion. This was a truly inspiring event (and not only because it was held at Lincoln Field where the Philadelphia Eagles play). It was especially memorable for me […]

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Time to Change Perspective

The Military Leader — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:39:38 +0000

“I should have seen that coming…” “If I hadn’t had been so focused on this, I could’ve anticipated that…” “Where did THIS come from???” We’ve all uttered these words at one point or another, searching for an explanation as to how our circumstances managed to outpace our intellect, premonition capacity, focused research, and detailed planning […]

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Leadership and Likership

The Military Leader — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 16:05:52 +0000

It’s true what you’ve heard. Leadership is not about likership. But if those you lead can’t connect with who you are… or relate to your perspective… or aren’t inspired by your emotional engagement… or don’t believe you will listen to and help them with their struggles… …the best you’ll get is compliance. Personality is the […]

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Who is the Hero?

The Military Leader — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:58:03 +0000

Every movie has a hero. Luke Skywalker. Harry Potter. Indiana Jones. Even Austin Powers is a hero. The hero is the heart of the movie, the person or thing on which the movie focuses to tell the story. Movies take these heroes on journeys that follow a common path. The hero encounters a problem he […]

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Three Leader Sins to Avoid

The Military Leader — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:46:07 +0000

Despite the breadth of the Army’s leader development journey, leaders often serve for years without learning those intangible skills we all recognize in great leaders. What classroom can teach a leader to “understand context” or “communicate appropriately” or “inspire the best in people?” The leader talents I describe here are among those qualities. They’re nuanced […]

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Are You Doing Your Most Impactful Work?

The Military Leader — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:25:01 +0000

What are the most impactful things you do everyday as a leader? What can you do for your team that no one else can? What consistent effect must you have in your organization to create the culture you seek? These are challenging questions, but ones that leaders must answer to achieve their purpose for their […]

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