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 “People who don’t take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two mistakes a year.”Peter F. DruckerWhat is a Hero Complex? It has become a cliché that true heroes are reluctant to take credit for their...

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”                                                                                                                              Albert EinsteinI could write an entire book on planning....

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”Warren BuffetUnderstanding Leadership Ethics At the end of the day, I’m a simple Nebraska boy at heart. I grew up in simpler times, raised by...

“Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.” Steve JobsConfident people ...are a joy to be around. They encourage, support, and contribute. They...

“Expect change. Analyze the landscape. Take the opportunities. Stop being the chess piece; become the player. It’s your move.”Tony RobbinsSpotting opportunities is a gift, an art, a knack. At least it seems that way to me. Studies show that people are motivated more...

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.”Theodore RooseveltThe Right Thing - Make A Decision I can’t count the number of times I was faced with insufficient information yet, because of my role and...

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”Roy T. BennettHow do You See New Leadership? Do you see someone new in your...

“Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”Peter F. DruckerOnce you are centered, openminded, and receptive to new information and...

Meditation When I was in my twenties, I took martial arts instruction from an interesting former Army Ranger. This instructor was a Vietnam veteran and he’d become an expert in a little-known form of Korean martial arts created in ancient times to defeat invading...

That’s right, I am going to discuss an aspect of nimble leadership that I have not entirely mastered, leader wellness. As a result of walking the walk and learning the craft of leadership, I find myself rarely able to say no to a new challenge. As you gain momentum...