Stoic is the Leader

“Let’s be real for just a second. You have to be a lover of innocence, to be a warrior…” Those words were from Taya Kyle, wife of the late Chris Kyle. Known most notably by the story of his life embodied by the book and movie, American Sniper. Today, February 2nd, 2020, we want to…

Since last year I have been teaching my Pentagon of Performance self-leadership model.  How to lead yourself in five key areas to be an effective balanced leader.  Physical leadership, mental leadership, emotional leadership, social leadership and spiritual leadership.  Emotional Leadership is a unique ability to manage and control our emotions despite the environment around us. …

Made you look didn’t I? “Without compromise there can never be deals or progress made.” No, this title is not about sex or bondage. Instead it is about how as leaders we must see the world through the lens of reality not just from our own perspective or beliefs. You see, when I was younger, I…

Rollercoasters: I love them. Stepping off the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster recently, I felt strong, invigorated, as if I’d “conquered” something bigger than me, and eager to go again. Boarding an emotional roller coaster is an entirely different thing. We’re not necessarily wired, willing or braced for psychological whiplash. Stepping away from an emotional rollercoaster, we typically feel confused, undermined, destabilized, beaten up, and eager to mentally and/or physically quit. Great leaders are strong in Emotional Leadership. People follow them because they want to, not because they feel trapped. What kind of ride are you engineering?

People who don’t really know me may be shocked to hear I have sustained some major failures in my life; personally, in my military career and in business.  You see, despite all my great successes – I am a Failure.  And I am glad I am a Failure. The number one question people ask me…