I was visiting with a colleague today who told me about some consulting work he had been doing. He came across a firm that studies how ideas are developed and used within an organization. One thing he shared that I have found to be true: the best ideas have nothing to do with a person’s […]

Yesterday, I shared a developmental model describing how young people can become positive, contributing adults. The model lists five C’s: Connection, Character, Confidence, Competence, and Caring. What’s good for young people becoming adults is probably good for all adults. Consequently, I believe our organization will thrive by promoting the five C’s. It’s a strategy that […]

“The right attitude rarely produces the wrong action.” Put this thought about attitude to an internal assessment. Think about the last time you completed a “wrong” action. How would you describe your attitude? – Bored? – Complacent? – Fearful? – Unfocused? Lackadaisical? Lazy? – Distracted? – Mad? Bitter? Vengeful? – Greedy? Selfish? – Grieving? Sad? […]

In a Showtime series that offers a glimpse into the world of Navy football, we see a team that stands out—not because of elite, five-star athletes, but because of something deeper. Navy is a military academy first, committed to shaping military leaders, not professional athletes. To graduate from the Naval Academy means committing to five […]