Perception Impacts

Have you heard the statement, “your perception is your reality”? I first heard the expression as a child from my mother. She would remind me to be aware

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Overcoming Resistance

When I assumed my training company command as a young officer, I was the first female leader in the history of the organization. In addition,

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Leadership vs. Management

The 80’s was the modern age of management theory. Participative management like Theory Z; Total Quality Management (TQM); Management by Walking Around (MBWA); Management by Objective (MBO); and

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The Legacy we Leave

In my current leadership role I frequently have the opportunity to speak with parents. Everyone desire’s their children be accomplished and successful. While they never use the term

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5 Lessons for 360 Degree Leaders

In my current position, I have the privilege to lead and follow every day. As the leader, I work with my staff to unleash their potential and to

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5 Values of 360 Degree Leaders

For more than 25 years, I have worked for a variety of leaders. Some leaders were very effective and some, not so much. However, the ineffective leader could still

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7 Principles Leaders Practice to Lead-Down

Have you ever thought, “I wish I knew then, what I know now?” As I reflect on my early leadership style, I was an agenda driven leader. My

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7 Principles Leaders Practice to Lead-Across

How do you lead across, in a system designed to breed competition? The military promotion system is an up or out system. All officers compete for a limited

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6 Tips for Identifying Resources to Maximize Your Efforts

As the senior leader in my current organization, I run a mid-size company. In addition to overseeing the education of more than 1,600 students, I have 150 employees

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9 Principles Leaders Practice to Lead-Up

Have you ever heard the expression “you can’t see the forest for the trees”? When you are in the middle, navigating the seas of leadership requires knowledge, skill

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