Chapter 28: Mission Tactics

From Chapter 28: Mission Tactics

Mission Tactics is a concept that works as well in business as...

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Detachment

Chapter 35: Detachment

Leaders must develop the ability to know when it is prudent to "step...

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Professional Reputation

Chapter 26: Professional Reputation

"Get the essentials of leadership right and the money usually...

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3rd Law of Leadership - Lead by Example

From Trust-Based Leadership™: Marine Corps Leadership Concepts for Today’s Business...

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22 Years Ago Today

On this day in 1998, I retired from the Marine Corps.

Since then, I have been able to work with...

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Uncommon Bonds

Just finished reading this incredibly inspiring book.

"Uncommon Bonds: A Journey in Optimism is...

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Friction

Chapter 34: Friction

"As in warfare, every industry, profession, company, or team encounters two...

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If Awake, You Can Lead

If you're awake...

You can Lead!

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Criticism must always be accompanied by Solutions

A Roman General was the subject of politically motivated criticism and second-guessing from those...

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Steel Penny Focus = Victory

During World War II, Americans were asked to make many sacrifices to contribute to the war...

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Competence and Cohesion

We live in interesting times, to say the least!

The senior leaders of many companies had the...

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Leadership Best Practice

Decisions are being made daily that will provide the grist for countless business school case...

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Deliberate Discomfort

Just finished this gem of a book by Jason Van Camp and Andy Symonds.

It's a superb collection of...

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Actions > Words

The members of an organization will not remember what their leaders said during the Coronavirus...

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Beyond Average

The best leaders possess exceptional mental toughness and resilience. I study these qualities as...

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Demanding or Demeaning?

Most people actually enjoy working with leaders known for having high standards.

Nobody enjoys...

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Team Player

Team Players > Lone Wolves

 

My Book ==> https://amzn.to/2qvl8F6

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Substance vs. Image

In 2001, Enron - a $64 Billion company - collapsed and essentially went bankrupt in 24 days. This...

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Substance > Image

Many new officers judge the worth of fellow Marines by their scores on the Physical Fitness Test...

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Beware of January 1st Deadlines!

As an executive coach, I offer these words of caution to my clients:

“Beware of January...

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Leadership > Culture > Strategy > Tactics

Companies that dominate their industries have figured out that the fastest way to gain an...

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Chapter 58: Ettore's Rules

"1. Character and Integrity are non-negotiable."

Wise executives know that a culture in which...

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Forbes Article

Forbes just published my article! Leaders:

Can You Pass The Caller ID TEST?

Mike's Article on...

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