http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70 The following is adapted from the commencement address by Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at the University of Texas at Austin on May 17. Lessons I learned from basic SEAL training: If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. Every morning in basic... Continue Reading →
THE SHOEBOX
My wife (her blog) shared this with me the other day. We laughed all weekend! What do you think is the point of the story? A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that... Continue Reading →
What are you waiting for? [post by Aaron Powers]
My internet friend Aaron Powers hit the nail on the head with his latest post, "What Are You Waiting For?". Since there are no guarantees in life... we need to consider two important questions: What fences in your life need mending? What do you want those who matter most in your life to know? After... Continue Reading →
Making Training Fun
What if something as simple as fun could be the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better? I just watched this video from http://www.thefuntheory.com/. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMOQHsWfOB4 What if we applied the fun principle to our teaching and training? What if we used fun to change organizational culture? What making training fun is NOT: Fun... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons from Lone Survivor and SEAL Team 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoLFk4JK_RM I am deeply humbled and grateful for Petty Officer 1st Class Marcus Luttrell and Navy SEAL team 10. I was riveted to the movie, Lone Survivor. I had read Marcus Luttrell’s book five years ago and was waiting for the movie to come out. It is intense, inspiring and raw. I have compiled several... Continue Reading →
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