On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
Sep 13 2017
A Mother’s Day Perspective
May 29 2017
Memorial Day – A Pause To Remember
On this memorial day, the curators and authors of GeneralLeadership.com pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. We reflect upon their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers who serve in harms way around the globe on this day. You have our sincere respect and gratitude.
… Read the restI pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
May 30 2016
Memorial Day – A Pause To Remember
On this memorial day, the curators and authors of GeneralLeadership.com pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. We reflect upon their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers who serve in harms way around the globe on this day. You have our sincere respect and gratitude.
… Read the restI pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Oct 6 2015
Tuesday Time Machine: Life & Leadership Lessons from a Lemonade Stand
From Our Early Files:
Originally Published
26 Feb 2014
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
Mother Teresa
Seven-year-old Lucy Mixson had never seen a homeless person. Until she met Charlie.
Charlie was a little rough around the edges. He wore a tattered sweater, stained jeans, and an oversize baseball cap that was tilted slightly to one side. Yet, despite his well-worn external features, Charlie sported a smile that could melt the hardest of hearts. He radiated a joy that seemed displaced given his current predicament.
The chance encounter between Lucy and Charlie one sunny Saturday morning didn’t last long.… Read the rest
Aug 31 2015
7 Skills for Becoming An Emotionally Intelligent Leader
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.”
Daniel Goleman
Leadership success in one’s career and life requires more than just good technical skills, intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision. These are certainly important and necessary, but they aren’t sufficient. To truly succeed as an effective leader you need to add the five components of emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence as a concept entered the mainstream in the mid-1990’s by Daniel Goleman in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.… Read the rest
Jul 27 2015
Monday Quote
“I know of no better reputation for an officer or noncommissioned officer to have with his team than he is a good manager and does not waste his soldiers’ time.”
General Bruce Clark
… Read the rest
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May 25 2015
Memorial Day – A Pause To Remember
On this memorial day, the curators and authors of GeneralLeadership.com pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. We reflect upon their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers who serve in harms way around the globe on this day. You have our sincere respect and gratitude.
… Read the restI pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
May 10 2015
A Mother’s Day Perspective
On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
Feb 27 2015
Creating a Culture of Respect
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.
Malcolm Forbes
In my last article, I wrote about how integrity is the very foundation of leadership. Extending that analogy, if Integrity is the “foundation” then Respect is the “walls” of a well-led organization.
So, what does “Respect” mean for a leader and how does a leader create a culture of respect in the organization?
In my mind, the four walls of “Respect” are: (1) the inherent dignity each human person has simply by virtue of being a human being, (2) the respect each leader must earn through their actions, (3) the respect for each others’ views and values leaders must require, and (4) the respect for the organization leaders must create.… Read the rest
May 28 2014
A Mother’s Day Perspective
On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
May 26 2014
Memorial Day – A Pause To Remember
On this memorial day, the curators and authors of GeneralLeadership.com pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. We reflect upon their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers who serve in harms way around the globe on this day. You have our sincere respect and gratitude.
… Read the restI pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
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