A good friend and classmate of mine in the Naval Academy, Steve Trainor, happens to run Google’s executive training. He and I were having a[...]

In my speaking engagements—many of which have been virtual—I’ve talked about how far a six-foot-tall person can see if standing on top of a small[...]

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Here’s a question for you: do you think leading a team of volunteers is different from leading a team of employees (who get paid to work) or a team[...]

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Whether you’re a recording artist or high-tech entrepreneur, having a one-hit-wonder is great, but repeating it is even better. If the Perfect Pushup[...]

Being the boss, having an impressive title, and sitting at the top of the organizational chart will gain you only a thin veneer of respect from the[...]

Respect—from within the team and for the team—must be earned. The goal of Respect is contribution—where all team members willingly contribute their[...]

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s not because of the fireworks, family time or fun in the sun—of course, all those add to it. The[...]