by Mike Edwards | Aug 8, 2019 | Leadership Daily
David Marquette is a former US Nuclear Submarine Captain. Marquette turned his ship from being the worst to the best in the US Navy. One of David’s stories is of sailors loading torpedoes. Long story short, they dropped a torpedo. It was in this moment of...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 7, 2019 | Leadership Daily
I once worked with a team who was struggling with low morale. In fact, their morale was in a downward spiral. When management asked for my help, it didn’t take long to find some problems. The easier things to fix were installing a drinking water filter, ensuring...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 6, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Leadership is your ability to respond to what happens around you. When things are going good, responding is easier. What happens, though, when you continually find yourself responding to problems? Sometimes, I find myself going from problem to problem. How is a leader...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 5, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Leadership is challenging. I teach vulnerability is a strength, but don’t get too vulnerable. I urge leaders to take risks but don’t get careless. I champion leaders to push through their fears, but be aware of how far is too much. It seems leadership is a...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 2, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Do you know the phrase “Less is more?” Do you ever think about how important these three words are to your leadership effectiveness? Your job as a leader is to help others succeed. I can’t think a better to help them succeed, then to get out of their way. Try this...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 1, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Think of what it would be like to be a great leader today? Now, think about what you are missing, that would make you that great leader. People will tell me about things they are missing: one more certification, domain expertise, experience in challenging situations...
