Tag Archives: Self-Discipline

Building Leadership – The Navy Way

Not long ago, I had the honor of speaking at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. After that experience, I can safely say that if you’re ever feeling cynical about today’s youth or our collective future, go visit one of our service academies. You’ll find some of the brightest young people in the country choosing to challenge themselves daily in their studies and lives—not just for their own wealth but for the good of our country.

Building Leadership - The Navy Way

Until fairly recently, leadership in this country was thought of as largely a military discipline. It makes sense, considering that even more than most pursuits the military requires order, teamwork, and common purpose. And unlike most other organizations, in a military unit, lives can literally depend on good leadership.

Great Goal – Great Plan.

Even though the “usual” order of things is supposed to involve parents teaching their children, I’m surprised at how often the reverse is true.

Great Goal - Great Plan. Leadership

When my 14-year-old son, Jaden, decided that he wanted to compete in the Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships  (3000M) and be the #1 runner on the high school cross country team as a freshman, they didn’t feel like entirely impossible goals—he’s a talented runner who made the varsity track team as a seventh grader—but even for such a gifted athlete it was certainly ambitious.

Extreme Leadership

The U.S. Army Ranger School has been in the news after enrolling its first-ever group of women. The trial enrollment has drawn sharp opinions on both sides, but it’s also highlighted the rigors of what’s been called one of the world’s toughest and best leadership programs.

Extreme Leadership

If you think your MBA school or corporate training was hard, imagine a program where only about half of those who enroll go on to graduate, and a third of those do so only after repeating all or part of the course.

What leadership tips can we learn from “Avengers, Age of Ultron”?

Are you one of the millions who watched the long-awaited, fast-paced, wisecracking, action-packed adventure film, Avengers, Age of Ultron? In satisfying Marvel fashion, the movie is an entertaining blur of beloved action figures, a gripping doomsday plot, spectacular moves, and dazzling special effects. But even more than the hilarious quips between the Avengers cast, I was surprised to notice the film was packed with leadership tips – at least as many as the number of metal suits.

What leadership tips can we learn from "Avengers, Age of Ultron"?

From well-resourced Tony Stark, we see how important it is to be faithful in keeping all your bases covered and a backup ready.

Balancing Boundaries with Work and Life in Leadership

Work-life balance is an idea that’s getting a lot of attention lately. It’s supposed to be a sign of health and good judgment, a new package for the old concept of “having it all.”

Balancing Boundaries with Work and Life in Leadership

The idea of work-life balance is a great one: By being intentional and firm about boundaries, you can carve out protected time for work, family, friends, and for yourself. It is important to learn when to say, “Yes” and when to say, “No.”