Articles & Manuscripts

A UNIQUE APPROACH TO SALVAGING A TROUBLED EMPLOYEE

I recently had one of the most rewarding experiences of my career—an experience I have enjoyed scores of times over the years: attending the graduation ceremony of a law enforcement academy class. The pageantry, the proud graduates, and the equally proud family...

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AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR DIFFICULT DISCUSSIONS

In decades at the executive level and in scores of discussions, I have stumbled across a strategy that I have found to be especially helpful to the process of addressing contentious issues, sometimes resolving but always reducing acrimonious attitudes, narrowing the issues and facilitating the environments for continued positive discussions.

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Lead From 30,000 Feet!

I am embarrassed in the writing of this article, as I in my early leadership career I have often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating.

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TATTOOS CAN BE SELF-INFLICTED HANDICAPS

I fully expect that this article may not sit well with some readers but believe that it will be helpful to others. It contains information that should be considered by all who may be impacted by the issue of conspicuous body art - tattoos.  I have been meaning to...

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