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Some call it a gift—most just call it strange—but I read certain concepts and then connect concepts or theories together in a long line of strange or perhaps innovative thoughts. I have spent the past several years studying, researching, reading, and writing about the Ancient Greek Philosophers and Roman Stoics. Further, I have also been …
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As usual... I have about 5 books open at any one time trying to merge data together into some sort of coherent theory--it is like painting a picture. One thought that struck me was- how would I explain to leaders how to transition from one position to another? Harkening back to an earlier post on …
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One of the greatest things about the work I do is having the opportunity to speak with young leaders. If you have ever stood on a stage and asked a group such as this for questions, it usually starts with silence until the first student gets up the nerve, and then the questions usually just …
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Think for a moment about a great leader you knew…or maybe know…how did he/she make you feel? Great leaders lead emotionally. Leadership is not only intellectual; it is also emotional…great leaders ARE inspiring! Great leaders build people up…stoke their passions…and rouse their emotions…Relooking at Daniel Goleman's book Primal Leadership as we prepare a few projects at …
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Recently I was listening to a podcast where a speaker mentioned the three "M"s: Mastery, Membership, and Meaning. The problem is... I listen to way too many podcast and I can't recall where it came from. Of course I found several web pages devoted to the three, and in some cases four, "M"s--don't recall where …
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It dawned on me this afternoon as I was working out--as sad as it is to ponder--terrorist attacks seem to be the new normal. Please realize, I am not saying we should accept this new normal by any stretch, but after waking up to the tragedy in Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, it really has me …
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Recently I was struggling with some…what I will call frustrations at work. I could not really put my finger on it, I have a great job, work with great people, and have a great boss. I spent some time pondering and praying over this frustrated state and through that--it dawned on me. I have spent …
Leadership Strategy- in today's world of "leaders" it is often quickly set aside, disregarded, or viewed as antiquated. Perhaps it is my own baggage that I carry, but without strategy how does a leader know where s/he is going or where the organization is headed? That said, there is still something unseen in a true …
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Years ago while studying at The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS)-- every Friday a student would bring lunch for the class. This started out simple; pizza, sub sandwiches, but over time things began to escalate. I think it all started with lasagna, followed with tri-tip steak, and finally we were eating beef …
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I've been doing some light reading this week...light reading usually means pointless reading in usual DeMarco Fashion...books like Death Star by Michael Reeves and Steve Perry (don't think it is the same Perry of Journey fame...but you never know). The book chronicles the building of the Death Star and career of Grand Moff Willhuff Tarkin. …
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