Editor’s Note: Originally published Jul. 18, 2023 Dr. David Murray wrote a blog on what he learned from failure and the positives that arose from accepting failure and learning lessons. I want to share some of his insights: Failure humbles. It just does. Sometimes it exposes overconfidence. Sometimes it reveals a lack of preparation. It […]

Something that gives me joy is when a colleague tells me they are using what they’re learning at work to be more effective in their private lives. When our people become better partners, parents, community leaders, coaches, or volunteers, it’s a tangible benefit we provide to the communities we serve. Our efforts to identify leaders—regardless […]

I love country music songs. The lyrics often give you wisdom to go by. Years ago, I was traveling the highway and heard country music artist Chris Ward describing a new release called “Fall Reaching.” It was a nice little song that never really gained traction. It had a neat little refrain: If you’re gonna […]

Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you ask yourself seven questions every day and then act accordingly the next day, based on your answers. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the fourth question: What […]