Humble Leadership Lessons from the War on Terror
Humility often gets a bad rap because it is associated with weakness or being “soft” and as a result is resisted by a lot of leaders. Leaders often think of being humble as lacking confidence, ambition, and assertiveness.
The Keystone of Humble Leadership: Why You Must Invest in Strong Relationships
After three months of intense peacekeeping training during which we really got to know each other well, my team and I deployed to Kosovo at the end of March 2017.
Provide Psychological Safety: How Humble Leaders Facilitate Bottom-Up Communication
Communicating well when things go south is one of the most powerful ways to provide the psychological safety for your people to speak up and to foster upstream communication.
The World is Changing and So Must We: The Case for Humble Leadership
On April 9, 2017, Dr. David Dao Duy Anh was injured while being forcibly removed from the fully boarded, sold-out United Express Flight 3411.
Humble Leadership Lessons from Michael Bloomberg: How to Tear Down Silos
Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg knew exactly what he wanted when he moved into NYC hall as mayor elect: open communication.
What Makes for a Great Leader
Over the course of the last 18 years, I have coached more than 250 leaders and dozens of teams. I have observed leaders in a variety of settings such as in front of large and small groups.
The Stockdale Principle: Confront the Brutal Facts of Your Reality!
I have been a successful ultra-endurance competitor for most of my life. My athletic success has been an important part of my identity and sense of self.
Quit Overdoing Your Strengths
I think I am a quite successful person. My professional, academic, athletic, and personal achievements make me proud.
How to Promote Success in Business (and Your Family)
Do you want your company’s staff (and your children) to be highly successful? Bet your answer is “Yes, of course!” Who knew it was actually so easy. Simply instill these traits in your employees and children.
How to Lead a Productive Meeting
An important aspect of my leadership training is watching my clients interact at meetings they lead. This practice is a very effective technique for coaching, and allows me to provide my clients with quick feedback.