Every leader needs a courage zone. When we talk about courageous leadership in our workshops, we talk about the comfort zone. We all have a comfort zone and that is the place where we feel confident and capable. That is also the zone where we are not pushed to learn...
Many of you know me to be an upbeat person. The truth is, there have been many days during the last few months where I got completely bummed out. Between the pandemic, massive unemployment, and recent protests across the country, I’ve had more than a few days where I...
Hey GLC readers! I hope you and your family are doing well! To say that I worked for some arrogant leaders during my 31+ years in the military and the special operations community would be an understatement. The truth is that I don’t have enough fingers and toes to...
Updated June 2020 Courage involves behavior. Like all behaviors, courage can be developed, encouraged, and reinforced. While a lot of writers have focused on the realms in which courage is applied, e.g. moral courage, military courage, and political courage, I think...
Throughout your life and career, there is a critical question each person must continually ask themselves. It’s a question that clarifies what you’re committed to, and the decisions and actions that will embody that commitment. It’s a question that moves you off the...
This month's first guest blog is from Margie Warrell. Margie’s latest book is You’ve Got This: The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself. Her new book couldn’t be more timely, as amplifying the inner voice of self-encouragement is supremely important during these...
A few weeks ago I reached out to my friend and colleague Dan Roberts to see if he’d share his “7 Cs” of leadership with you. Dan is the CEO of Ouellette & Associates, and well known in the technology world. He is the author of multiple books, including the...
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