This is a story about four people named: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody: “There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it,… Continue reading Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, Nobody
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Well, well, well. This is something different.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy My blog for today is actually a video. I thought I would offer something different rather than offer another writing (which will be available next week). In this video, Captain Steve Trainor, USN (Retired), Ph.D., “emphasizes the importance of leadership development and preparing leaders beyond… Continue reading Well, well, well. This is something different.
Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2
In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The second observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2
The Official Custodian of the Winter Games
February, 1980- The 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid, NY. I was the Official Custodian for the Winter Games. Yes. You read that. Well… maybe I wasn’t. Here is what happened. I had moved to Lake Placid, NY in September, 1979. Why would a Kansan move from the heart of the country to upper New York… Continue reading The Official Custodian of the Winter Games
Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1
“It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.” Yogi Berra In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I am going to discuss only one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple.… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1
Responsibility? Who cares???? (Legacy Part 13)
The 12th trait of a leadership legacy is: A leader is responsible. What does responsible mean? Too many it merely means being responsible for one’s self and actions; however, as a leader it means quite a bit more. In order to be an effective leader you have to be responsible for not only yourself but everyone you… Continue reading Responsibility? Who cares???? (Legacy Part 13)
Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)
The 11th trait of a leadership legacy is: A leader is a forgiver Forgiveness is one of the traits that sets apart extraordinary from average to poor leadership. Failure to have a forgiving nature can quickly cause issues in a leadership position that can taint relationships at all levels in organizational functioning. Forgiveness provides leaders… Continue reading Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)
Are You O Positive? (Legacy Part 10)
“Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.” Albert Einstein The 10th trait of a positive leadership legacy: displaying, or manifesting, a positive attitude; oh positive. One cannot have a positive legacy being a negative person. This needs to be in your blood as one cannot fake a genuine positive attitude. Attitude. Such a powerful thing. Terry… Continue reading Are You O Positive? (Legacy Part 10)
Are you sweating? (Legacy Part 9)
Don’t sweat the small stuff. (American informal): something that you say in order to tell someone not to worry about things that are not important. The 8th trait of a positive leadership legacy is: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Ha. Like that is really easy. Who doesn’t struggle with this? Your crazy if you tell me… Continue reading Are you sweating? (Legacy Part 9)
Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)
TOPPER – an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before. Humor, wit, witticism, wittiness, humor – a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter. Groaner: My wife is such a bad cook that the flies took up a collection to fix the screen door. Funny… Continue reading Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)