A Sprint to Courage

A Sprint to Courage

Several years ago while facilitating a leadership course, I had the privilege to meet and converse at length with former United States Track & Field sprinter and 1968 Olympic Bronze Medalist John Carlos. You may remember well the lasting image of John, his...
Teamwork Starts at Your Very First Job

Teamwork Starts at Your Very First Job

Throughout the course of my law enforcement career, I found myself—like many others—working to serve and in turn, to have the opportunity to advance in my profession.  As I sought those special assignments, lead roles on projects and ultimately promotions, I learned...
Change Agents Become Leaders in Local Government

Change Agents Become Leaders in Local Government

I once heard it said that “the world is a dirty diaper, let someone else change it”, and of course I chuckled because change can, in some ways, have the same effect on people trapped in a room with a dirty diaper.  They make the face, followed by squirming in their...
5 Ways to Get Promoted to Leadership

5 Ways to Get Promoted to Leadership

Many clients I speak with are frustrated because they are not moving up quickly into a position of leadership or supervision.  Many of them are fearful of not being able to grow and develop into higher-level positions. Valid concern.  Sometimes we get stuck in a job...
Courageous Leadership: Observe These 5 Tips

Courageous Leadership: Observe These 5 Tips

These are fearful times. Reading about economic instability, terrorism, and other threats is enough to make you want to lock your doors and stay safely home. But with fear comes opportunity to demonstrate courage. Just observe five realities. 1. Shift from stupid...
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