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 →
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 →
how do you want to be remembered?
Just came from a weekend memorial service for my dad. Terry has a touching and insightful post about his life that makes me reflect on my own life in different areas. Check it out. #leavealegacy
How do I want to be remembered when I die? Not something I think about very often… or want to.
However, attending a memorial service this past weekend caused me to think about things that I am often too busy to consider.
My father-in-law died a few weeks ago (about one year after his beloved wife, Nancy) and we gathered for a very special time with family and friends to share stories, hugs, tears, and time together. Meals, music, and memories filled the days. We remembered Bob as family, friend, coach, and faithful husband.
Bob’s life did not begin easily. His father deserted the family when Bob was young, and Bob ran the streets unsupervised with his “river rats” pals. There are plenty of stories about their escapades and mischief… and probably some that still remain untold! Bob
credited the Marines and basketball for turning his life around, teaching him the discipline, values, and commitments that characterized…
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spirituality and integrity for leaders
Terry gives a great summary of a discussion we have been having with leaders around the world in our Masters in Global Leadership class.
This week in my M.A. course, we discussed leadership competencies, specifically the need for spirituality and integrity for leaders.
Spirituality was defined as: centered, eternal awareness, moral concern, recognition of the sacred, meaning and purpose.
Integrity was defined as: oneness, wholeness, connectedness, all parts intersect and reflect the whole; you are who you claim to be.
I view these competencies as vital character traits and essential practices for an effective leader. I have experienced the negative consequences of leadership that lacked these competencies: spiritual manipulation, pride, selfishness, ego, false pretense, corruption, and debt. Sadly, I admit that sometimes I have been the one who caused those negative consequences.
Why do you think that spirituality and integrity are important for leaders?
On the other hand, a leader with spirituality and integrity competencies displays authenticity, emotional intelligence, and consistency in being, knowing and doing. An authentic leader earns trust; a leader with…
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Back to School: 6 Breakthrough Disciplines of Unstoppable Learning
It is back to school for many students, including my wife and me. We are in the second half of a M.A. program in Global Leadership. Our classes are all online with our cohorts through Azusa Pacific University. Learning is important for leaders, whether structured (formal school or program) or unstructured (self-taught and informal). Bobby... Continue Reading →
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