Values + Integration

A list of values means nothing if the values are not translated into behaviors that are grounded in your mission and integrated across the organization. From Brene Brown’s new book, Strong Ground.

“Tunes Day”

I feel there is a strong link between music and leadership. Every “Tunes Day” (Tuesday), I will examine a song and find leadership lessons in its lyrics. From Steven Pressfield – The Daily Pressfield: In the early days of The Rolling Stones, the boys would send Keith down to the basement with his guitar whileContinue reading ““Tunes Day””

Five for Friday

I have gathered five things that I found interesting. Every Friday, I will provide five items. There will be no structure to this list, just things that piqued my interest. I hope you enjoy: 1. I am reading The Real Hoosiers about Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson and the Hidden History of Hoops –Continue reading “Five for Friday”

Teamwork

Morocco has made the semi-finals of the World Cup. They are the first African team to make a World Cup semifinal! Their coach, Walid Regragui, explained that the feat was “not a miracle, but the result of teamwork.” Let’s analyze their circumstances that brought them to this place: It is fantastic; the coach has assembledContinue reading “Teamwork”

Humility

US Airways 1549 was scheduled from La Guardia, New York City, to Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 15th, 2009. In charge of the flights was Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, with his first officer Jeffrey Skiles. The flight was operated by an Airbus A320-214. Both of these men had vast amounts of flying experience. Sullenberger hadContinue reading “Humility”