Editorials
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Leaders hold themselves accountable
No matter what kind of organization you work in, ultimate accountability rests with leadership. Business leaders are accountable to stockholders.…
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5 Ways to Walk the High Road
Some of my earliest memories are being taught to be honest, do the right thing and never lie. I think…
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Talent Development is the Path to Success
Our effectiveness as leaders hinges on the people we are willing to develop. One of the keys to the success…
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How private industry and government can team up to end prison recidivism
“This article was published in the Tennessean, the Knoxville News Sentinel and the Memphis Commercial Appeal on April 7, 2021.…
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How to Build a Positive Culture
Let’s say you and I operate competing hardware stores in the suburbs of the same city. Most likely we’d carry…
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For Mental Fitness, Invest in Yourself First
Maybe you already invest in yourself by exercising several times a week, eating the right foods, maintaining a healthy weight,…
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The Power of Leadership
In a leadership role you probably have more power than you realize. So use it judiciously. Heed President Teddy Roosevelt’s…
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Leaders Work Together, Build Trust
Trust is the most basic building block of successful relationships. In a trusting environment you have a greater potential to…
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Trust your instincts, even on big decisions
Instincts begin to develop at an early age. If you trip and fall, you learn to look where you are…
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Tips for leading in uncertain times
This is one of the most unusual times of our lives. And now is when leaders should step up like…
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