7 Challenges Leaders Face

When I assumed my first Company Command, I followed a very charismatic leader who was the picture of what a shoulder should look like. I was the first

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7 Myths of Leading from the Middle

When I was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army my rank and position placed me in the middle of the leadership structure. My soldiers looked to

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Developing Influence Within Your Organization

As a brand new 2nd Lieutenant assigned to a new organization, I faced the challenge of leading from the middle. Of course, I felt overwhelmed and intimidated as a

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We Are What We Choose

During a recent trip, my husband decided it would be fun to experience a Volcano Safari. In the past, we have zip-lined through the tree tops; four-wheeled throughout

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What is holding you back?

During a recent conversation with my grandsons, we discussed all of things they wanted to do when they grow up. They were full of excitement as they described

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The Main Ingredient

I’m passionate about two things – leadership and education. Today, I am going to talk about transforming schools for student engagement. So why is this topic important? Well

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The Difference Maker

Do you know someone who has a bad attitude? How do you feel after spending time with a negative person? Well, if you are like me, you probably

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Multiplier or Diminisher

Have you ever been excited to work with someone you admired? Maybe you have seen this person in action or have heard about their great ideas and you

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Stepping Stones or Stumbling Blocks…

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Motorsport race as a guest of Mazda Motorsports. It was my first professional race and it was truly a fascinating

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When The Going Gets Tough!

Before I joined the Army, the furthest I’d run was across the street to play or catch the bus. During my first 2 mile run, I realized I

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