Dealing with Friends and Allies: General Mattis Speaks
This is a short video but very instructive nonetheless. General Mattis talks about the value of speaking with people outside your areas of comfort.
Reading: A Necessity for Development
Thinking, not charisma, is the foundation for being a successful leader. If there is one practice to develop this edge it is reading. It is not valuable in of itself [...]
Strategic Thinking – Marketing’s Priority for Leadership
Strategic thinking…The topic comes up again and again in leadership. The ability to see and understand the “whole” picture is in great demand. Marketingweek agrees. In a recently released study, [...]
Understanding Your Personal Value Proposition: Alex Epstein
I found this lecture really valuable in helping determine what value you bring. If you are interested in learning how to hone in on your strengths and make a living [...]
The Power of Mindsets: Lee’s Political Motives in 1863
Mindsets is always a fascinating topic. I think the subject is critical for leaders as your beliefs, your values, your preferences of doing things one way versus another, all has [...]
The “War” for Talent – Lessons in War and Business Strategy for Emerging Leaders
During the “Trial of the Century,” OJ Simpson’s “dream team” of lawyers showed that mounting a good defense required going on the offense. They quickly put retainers of some of [...]
When Executives and Teens Wargame
It seems that the majority of coverage on Millennials (born early 80s to early 2000s) focuses on their differences from other generations in the workforce, the Baby Boomers and Gen [...]
When Teens Get an Executive-level Leadership Education: Some Results
EDGE Challenges hosted the Advanced Leader Camp, June 1-5, 2015, for young people, ages 15-20. A total of six students, high school and college, participated. Each received 40 hours of [...]
The Strategic Priority of Constant Learning
This is a really interesting article on from McKinsey’s chief learning officer (CLO). Here's the link.
Review: YouTube Video, “General Marshall and His Generals.” How did he select general officers?
Here's a synopsis of video, “Marshall and His Generals. As a General Officer, George C. Marshall was: Cold, with ruthless efficiency in professional setting. Very kind to people and [...]