In “The Leader 193 Way” there are a few indomitable tenets: Culture is made up of the things you DO, not the labels you put on them. You cannot hold someone accountable if they do not know what they are supposed to be accountable to. You must consistently SAY THE WORDS that you have established … Continue reading Culture, Accountability, and Saying the Words
My Journey with TBI: The Beginning of Worthiness
This blog series is about my newfound journey with Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI. Throughout this series over the coming weeks and months, I will outline the many major head injuries I have suffered, the effects they have on me without me event knowing it, my realization that I have a problem, the … Continue reading My Journey with TBI: The Beginning of Worthiness
365 Days @36.5 Degrees Saved My Life
At this time last year, I was beyond frustrated at the state of affairs in the world as my son celebrated his seventh birthday in our driveway without any of his friends because of COVID lockdowns. I was furious. But what I did not like most of all was my response to the things that … Continue reading 365 Days @36.5 Degrees Saved My Life
Be Humble, and Proclaim Your Greatness!
Wait, what? How can you be humble and proclaim your greatness? Isn’t this a contradiction? No, it is not. Am I encouraging people to randomly and without solicitation proclaim their greatness to everyone in earshot? No, no one cares to hear that. But does humility really mean we cannot think we are the best at … Continue reading Be Humble, and Proclaim Your Greatness!
Want To Be A Great Leader? Appropriate Culture
“The Leader 193 Process” begins with awareness around emotions and culture. As a leadership consultant I avoid platitudes and ensure I define and put into context the words I use that could otherwise constitute a platitude. “Culture” is one of those words. So, in the spirit of being clear and concise with language, in my … Continue reading Want To Be A Great Leader? Appropriate Culture
365 Days @ 36.5 Degrees: “There’s just no time!”
I will never forget it. Navy SEAL training circa 1993, aka BUD/S. For all the ways BUD/S trips up the SEAL candidates, it is actually pretty structured. We generally knew the schedule for the day and could prepare as appropriate, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Except that day! It was a standard two-mile ocean swim, which … Continue reading 365 Days @ 36.5 Degrees: “There’s just no time!”
Is Variety the Spice of Life…and Leadership?
Sometimes it is good to simply ponder a question and see where it leads you. Today is one of those days. I am a firm believer in process, hence my book and leadership curriculum “The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership”. I believe process gives a firm direction and allows for flexibility and conscious adjustments. … Continue reading Is Variety the Spice of Life…and Leadership?
365 Days at 36.6 Degrees: Incremental Change in the Wrong Direction
In my recent 365 Days @36.5 Degrees blog, “Mistakes, Incremental Behavior Change, and Success”, I discussed how positive change (with the help of cold exposure!) comes incrementally. However, if you take the time occasionally to view your efforts from a 30,000 ft. view, your progress will look and feel greater because small daily improvements eventually … Continue reading 365 Days at 36.6 Degrees: Incremental Change in the Wrong Direction
365 Days @36.5 Degrees: Mistakes, Incremental Behavioral Change, and Success
The initial stages of my 365 days @ 36.5 degrees journey started just like everyone else who begins something with the goal of self-improvement. I was motivated and inspired and tackled the task with gusto. Then one day right before bed I realized I had forgotten to take an ice bath. So, I went down … Continue reading 365 Days @36.5 Degrees: Mistakes, Incremental Behavioral Change, and Success
Self Improvement: Beware of the Lure of the Calendar Year
“I just wanted to call to check in and say hello,” he said to me. “It’s great to hear from you. How have you been? Where have you been?” I asked because I cared and was truly curious. It had been years since I heard from him. “It’s time I’ve made amends. I’m calling to … Continue reading Self Improvement: Beware of the Lure of the Calendar Year