Countdown to 250: American Adaptability
“While not consciously fighting a European war, Clinton was weighed down by the habits of one. And while both he and Washington had to develop a new way of working mainly from scratch, the American proved more adept at adjusting.” From The Culper Ring: A Captivating Guide to George Washington’s Spy Ring and Its Impact on the American Revolution […]
Countdown to 250: Revolutionizing Your Leadership with the ‘Rule of Thirds’
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence—true friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. George Washington to his nephew, Bushrod Washington *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the […]
Countdown to 250: A Holiday Surprise
“I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of an enterprise, which I had formed against a detachment of the enemy lying in Trenton—” Letter from General George Washington to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact […]
Countdown to 250: Managing the Conflict
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. George Washington *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the 250th (“semiquincentennial”) anniversary of the U.S. […]
Countdown to 250: Leading & Mentoring
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the 250th (“semiquincentennial”) anniversary of the […]
Countdown to 250: Leadership & Listening
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the […]
Hall of Fame Leadership
The spring tradition that moves into summer is in full swing: people of all ages are playing baseball. Interestingly, whether the participants are children at a community center or veteran players at professional ballparks, each of them start their season with a return to the basics. And, if those fundamental skills are reinforced regularly and […]
Relational Equity—Your Greatest Asset
“You will only be able to reach your potential—regardless of your profession or chosen path—when you learn to connect with other people.” John Maxwell Recently we were asked by an up-and-coming leader in his industry to share our top piece of advice—something he could apply to his life, both personally and professionally. The question didn’t […]