Forgetting Private Ryan

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Leslie Kohler

4,297 American hero’s dead. This number is grim, but it doesn’t tell the stories of sacrifice these soldiers made. It doesn’t describe how they unselfishly led through example–how these servants lived, and how they died.

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On Leadership and Prom Dresses

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Tom Schulte

Having 5 kids (three in college & twin daughters (pictured right and left of center) that are Juniors in high school), I have had my share of involvement with the annual Junior/Senior prom. If you are not familiar, proms are the big fancy formal dances for Juniors and Seniors in high school that leave lasting [...]

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Bold Leaders and Stretchy Necks

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Paul Short

In an organization that I worked in many years ago, I recall once taking an unpopular and controversial stand on a particular issue about which I felt very passionate. My director at that time asked me if this was “the hill that I wanted to die on?” He did this while discreetly suggesting that I [...]

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Higher Learning

Posted on May 18, 2009 by George Brymer

In the wake of corporate scandals involving everything from falsified earnings statements to backdated stock options to poorly timed bonuses, it’s not surprising that our confidence in the people who run the mighty institutions of our country is waning. These days, it seems that the blatantly illegal behavior of some scoundrels is only outdone by [...]

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Sweat Equity: Inspiration From Perspiration

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Scott Archibald

I am often told that I inspire others with what I do. But what does that mean? Sometimes I honestly don’t know why this is the case; as I feel that I am just doing what I do on a daily basis the very best I can. But, maybe that in itself is the key: [...]

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On Leadership and Candles

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Dr. Janice Presser

How are you shining the light for the next generation of leaders? An MBA student entrepreneur posted a comment on my blog today with a great question: “Where does an entrepreneur go for mentoring or advice when there’s no one able to teach you (at least locally) what you want to learn?” Two lessons here [...]

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Leadership Tips: Keeping Engaged

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Kristi Royse

Do you ever just need some free tips to remind you of what you probably already know? Does your team ever need them? Well here are a few to help get you through this season of uncertainty… Depending on what you read and how optimistic you are, you might feel that the economy might be [...]

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