Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
The other day, while driving home from the gym, I noticed a large, newly-felled tree lying in Little Barton Creek. I pulled over and saw what knocked it down. We had some torrential rains and, as you can see in the photo, they wore away the soil from the roots and...
Communication, Growth, Networking, Professional Development
Did you know that NOT smoking can be dangerous to your health? Actually, I’m talking about your ORGANIZATIONAL health. Of course cigarettes can and will still kill you. A while back, I delivered a three-day leadership development workshop in Georgia. One of...
Communication, Networking, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
I get inquiries all the time about blogging: how to do it, how often to do it, and what to write about. All are good questions but the answer varies by mission. Here’s a simple answer: Blog about how you and your solution helps people solve problems. Blog as...
Networking, Professional Development
Now that I have your attention, just know that this post is done out of love. Nobody is calling you entitled. One of the most challenging life stages for a military member is that transition from soldier/sailor/airman/marine to civilian. Having done it myself in 1998...
Networking, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Human beings are wired for connection and relationships. Sure there are some folks who deviate from this world (watch Life Below Zero on NATGEO for some examples) but generally speaking, we seek connection. Moving from a purely biological perspective though,...
Communication, Networking
Like all skills, communication can be taught. What can’t be taught though is the confidence it takes to communicate fearlessly and effectively. That said, a few key thoughts can help you build better rapport with others and over time, this rapport can give you the...
