023: A Warrior’s Farewell
Over the years, I have said farewell to a great number of warriors. Some have died, and others retired or just moved on. It is never easy, especially when they are not ready to go. In this episode, I read a farewell speech I wrote for one such man. It is short and sweet, and it touches on the restlessness that many veterans feel when they leave the service. Download this episode (right click and...
read more012: Being Right Can Kill You
Why is it that we sometimes have a hard time admitting that we are wrong or that we made a mistake? This disrupts our relationships, biases scientific studies, impacts our work, and in a crisis can kill us! For a deeper look into cognitive dissonance and how this phenomenon impacts our lives, I strongly recommend starting with the well researched book, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), by Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson. Download this episode (right click and...
read more009: The One Ball
All the talent in the world doesn’t matter if the team won’t work together. Today’s short take episode takes a quick look at teamwork. Download this episode (right click and...
read moreEP 5: 1,000 Meter Targets
Here is another short leadership lessons. It is easy to get caught up in the little day to day crises that happen at work, at home, and in life. Sometimes we have no choice but to respond, however as leaders it is important that we don’t get lost down in the weeds. Keep your eyes on the horizon and focus on the 1,000 meter...
read moreEP 4: Stamp Out Micromanagement
We’ve all suffered from micromanagement and it isn’t a lot of fun. In this episode we take a quick look at what causes micromanagement and what we can do about it. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to iTunes and leave a review!...
read moreEP 2: Get Off Your Ass!
These short take episodes are designed to provide you with a short subject to think about during the week. They will include tools to make you more productive, advice on subjects such as leadership, inspirational thoughts, and anything else that I can cover in a 5-10 minute episode. Today’s episode is on leadership and comes to us courtesy of one of my favorite military leaders, General George S. Patton....
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