by Becky Robinson | Dec 23, 2009 | Leadership
Meet Major Keith Dotts. Dotts enlisted in the army as a young man, entering basic training as a private. From those first days, as he watched the interaction of his superiors, he decided he wanted to rise in the ranks to become an officer someday. Seven years later,...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 21, 2009 | Leadership
They stood, noses pressed to the glass, watching. A bit of shell fell off. The egg rolled around the incubator. Then it stilled. Little by little, a crack grew across the top of the egg. More bits of shell fell off. A minute or two passed with no movement. Several...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 18, 2009 | Leadership
Who we are as leaders is most clear in the midst of crisis. Individuals who find success in life are the ones who are able to bounce back from difficulty, displaying resilience. Starting over when things go wrong is resilience. Turning mistakes into lessons is...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 16, 2009 | Leadership
Every leader faces adversity and setbacks. When faced with a challenge, leaders need flexibility and persistence to continue to work toward their goals. An ability to look at adversity and setbacks as challenges and opportunities for growth is resilience. When...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 14, 2009 | Leadership
Peter Block’s Community offers an excellent overview of the nature of community and how ordinary people can join together for new conversations and transformation. In his “Welcome,” Block writes that his book is for: anyone who wants to be a part of...
