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?
Read MoreResilience 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.
Read MoreWhile vaccinations promise to help put an end to the pandemic, they will also bring on new challenges for leaders to manage. Sorry if you thought you were going to be allowed to finally take a deep breath! So, as you’re ramping up into phase two of the pandemic (aka “the how do we live with a vaccine" phase) you will be asked to lead into yet more uncharted territory. To do this successfully you must pause regularly and ask yourself two very important questions.
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreLeaders 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!
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreHave 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!
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreJonathan 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!
Read MoreLeadership 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!
Read MoreHave 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?
Read MoreOrganizations conduct strategic planning for five critical reasons, with careful consideration of three specific variables.
Read MoreFocusing on the negative doesn’t mean there is something wrong with us. Researchers believe that is likely a result of evolution. The tendency to focus on bad things was originally necessary to help us survive threats and dangers. Now, we’re being asked to stay at home, wash our hands, and wear masks to survive. So, it’s only part of our natural instinct to focus on the threat to keep us safe.
Read MoreAdaption. Innovation. Both are critical to organizational change, development, and survival, but are completely different concepts. Jeff explains.
Read MoreOur Emotional Intelligence expert, Dr. John Park dives deeper into the world of EQ and explains how maximizing your EQ can transform you into the dynamic leader you dream to be.
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