When certain world leaders start to make headlines we feel the effects right here at Diamond6.
Jeff gets pulled into the vortex of CBS News to share his expertise as a national security consultant.
Sometimes our meetings go from talking about an upcoming client workshop to learning about the latest international crisis.
(Here's lookin' at you Mr. P!)
In all seriousness....we are grateful to have the opportunity to hear Jeff's perspective and "off the record" comments on current events.
The pending crisis between Ukraine and Russia is no different.
Jeff has given umpteen interviews between staff meetings and planning upcoming travel to see clients out west.
(Side note...We think he's going to Colorado to go skiing. He says it's for work. It's probably a little bit of both!)
We get direct access to these real time leadership lessons on a regular basis.
Leadership is not just about what's happening in our own offices.
Below we've included an interview Jeff gave to KDKA, a CBS radio affiliate in Pittsburgh. Plus, his analysis and commentary over the last few weeks as this crisis started to escalate on the John Batchelor Show podcast.
These brief interviews may help provide you some insight and context for the current situation in Ukraine.
It's important to note that this is a quickly evolving story. We highly recommend getting the most up to date information from a trusted news source to learn the latest on this story.
One of my favorite things about having a small team at Diamond6 is that we know each other really well! We enjoy each other very much, have fun working together, support each other through personal and professional challenges. We also like to share ideas and resources for personal and professional development with each other. During our Monday staff meeting we had a brief conversation about books...what we're currently reading, what we've read recently, and books we hope to read again.
On this Friday, (158 years ago!) on November 19th, 1863 Abraham Lincoln gave the infamous Gettysburg Address. And still, his vision and the words used to describe can be used as a lesson for contemporary leaders. Leaders must describe a vision for their organization and communicate it effectively. It is fundamental. Vision is a mental image of what the future world ought to be like and is important for several reasons.
Jeff had the privilege to have a one-on-one interview with Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group, to be featured in Adam’s online leadership blog.
Curious of Jeff’s thoughts surrounding the War on in Afghanistan, the withdrawal of US troops, and the aftermath?
Click HERE to read Jeff and Adam’s full interview, Lessons from Afghanistan.
Last week we lost a distinguished American leaders, trailblazer, and military officer. I greatly admired Colin Powell for not only his incredible leadership. I admired him, and still do, for his honesty, integrity, and courage to do what he felt was right. Even when it meant admitting he had been wrong or he chose to go against popular opinion.
As a leader you should always be developing those who are coming up behind you. Make sure that if, or when you leave, your organization or team won’t miss a beat. They will catch the ball and keep right on dribbling it down the court. Think about who may be able to fill your shoes should your time come to step aside, retire, or move to a new organization. How can you make this person your “brain double” and “shadow” advisor?
Being a leader feels tricky and complicated at times. And, there are days when it's just hard! On top of that, there just never seems to be enough time to read and implement all the things that will help us get better. If you're feeling overwhelmed we've got you covered! Today we're starting a "5-minute leadership" series.
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.
Tom is the author of Flight 93, The Story, the Aftermath, and the Legacy of American Courage on 9/11. What I find so captivating about Flight 93 is how a group of 40 people came together for a united cause in only a few short minutes. The unlikely leaders that emerged, seemingly out of nowhere, to do the unthinkable - during and after the tragedy.
As with any momentous news story, we will get more answers to these questions, and others, as time goes by. I strongly encourage you to remain curious, stay informed, and not to jump to conclusions too quickly. What we can do is analyze and discuss President Biden’s and his predecessor’s decisions and the immediate implications of them. There are three main thoughts I have about what we have seen over the last few weeks and how leaders can learn and act as we move forward….
As a leader you should always be developing those who are coming up behind you. Make sure that if, or when you leave, your organization or team won’t miss a beat. They will catch the ball and keep right on dribbling it down the court. Think about who may be able to fill your shoes should your time come to step aside, retire, or move to a new organization. How can you make this person your “brain double” and “shadow” advisor?
Jeff had the privilege to have a one-on-one interview with Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group, to be featured in Adam’s online leadership blog.
Curious how Jeff defines an effective leader, what compelled him to write about Gettysburg, and the single best piece of advice he’s ever received?
Click HERE to read Jeff and Adam’s full interview, Always on Parade.
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