Successes are an answer to all criticism

Reflecting on the Mexican-American War in general and the taking of the City of Mexico in particular, Ulysses S. Grant -- who was not in command of the army -- mused about he might have done things differently than General Scott.

Thought Of The DayNovember 18, 2013Presidential biography, PresidentsComment

Bench The Ego

What does it mean for you to "bench the ego"? Where can you share leadership today?

Thought Of The DayNovember 12, 2013Phil Jackson, PrideComment

The Danger Of "Unsaying"

Few written words survive 350 years. Most are deleted or end in File 13. Not so with the words of Richard Baxter.

Thought Of The DayNovember 5, 2013Character, Richard BaxterComment

The Roots Of Loyalty

Loyalty is not influenced by power, thus it cannot be compelled; it must be earned and deserved. James A. Autry, The Servant Leader

Thought Of The DayOctober 29, 2013LoyaltyComment

Assaulting The Status Quo

When we set a goal, we are strategically planning an assault on the status quo, or present state of our life, in an effort to move to a new, more desirable place...

Thought Of The DayOctober 28, 2013Goal-setting, GoalsComment