In leadership, simplicity often works best. Thus one liners such as “leaders teach” are valuable for their simplicity and effectiveness. Some appointed “leaders” try to avoid the teaching role required of good and great leaders. However, teaching is essential for effective leadership because the development of others is likewise essential for the growth of the individual and especially for the growth and success of the team and organization.
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Most Americans don’t know much about the American Revolution. All most of us remember from school is “taxation without representation”, dumping tea into Boston Harbor, and the minutemen on Lexington green. A few more learned about Valley Forge, a guy named von Steuben who trained troops there, and the final victory at Yorktown. Can useful lessons to be learned from a war fought two centuries ago? I submit the answer is a resounding Yes!
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2-D diversity creates a space where “out of the box” thinking is encouraged, and “crazy ideas” are heard. Teams and organizations with inherent AND acquired diversity benefit from greater critical thinking, innovation, and creativity. You can accomplish great things, overcome big challenges, and create innovative solutions. 2-D diversity also massively improves your bottom line.
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As we change out of our slippers and sweats into clothing more appropriate for the occasional (and long awaited!) in-person interactions, organizational leaders are faced with the next great pandemic problem....
Should we go back into the office, or not?
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Resilience is the psychological quality that allows some people and organizations to suffer setbacks from life’s adversities and come back as strong as before — if not stronger. Here are two steps to follow to create more resilient employees and organizations.
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It is important for you to be proud of yourself and your work. But, if you take it too far, it will become dangerous. As a leader, you have to beware of the dangers of self-pride and arrogance.
To learn more about the hubris-nemesis dynamic, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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Leaders must be problem solvers. The ability to think beyond prescriptive solutions to complex problems while finding alternative, yet achievable, and successful ways to solve the problem at hand is essential. We call this out-of-the-box thinking.
To learn more about out-of-the-box thinking, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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We have all probably heard the phrase “leadership is lonely” before… but how true is it?
To explore the nature of leadership and the importance of reflection., read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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This week's vignette & excerpt digs deep into making critical decisions! Jeff & Tom reference one of Col. John Boyd's most celebrated concepts (...and a D6 participant favorite!) the OODA loop.
To learn more about critical decisions, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Where does my ultimate loyalty lie?” If you have, you are not alone. Most people confront this problem at some point.
To learn more about this loyalty question, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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How does leadership style influence the climate of your organization?
Learn more about leadership style as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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Jonathan Letterman, the “Father of Modern Battlefield Medicine,” effected all the changes inherent to innovation - new product, new process, and new organizational structure.
To learn more about leadership and innovation, read on as Jeff & Tom address this topic with this week’s vignette and excerpt from their new book, Battle Tested!
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Leadership is not always smooth sailing.
To learn how to adapt, innovate, and overcome, read this week’s vignette and excerpt from Jeff & Tom’s upcoming book, Battle Tested!
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Have you ever wrestled with the question...
'What is the difference between leadership & management?"
Don't worry, you're not alone!
Read on as Jeff & Tom address that very question with this week's vignette and excerpt from their upcoming book, Battle Tested!
Are you facing a “problem” or a “wicked problem”? How do you know the difference?
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Organizations conduct strategic planning for five critical reasons, with careful consideration of three specific variables.
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