Posts Tagged ‘personal accountability’
The Embodiment of Personal Accountability
A hero has left us. General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Powell overcame racism and segregation to become the first Black American to hold several top positions in the US government, advising four…
Read MoreThe Test of True Leadership
With all that’s been written about leadership, it’s surprising how much misinformation exists on the subject. Leadership is not the mysterious cosmic force that it’s been made out to be. It isn’t an art, and it has little to do with charisma. Before I share possibly the most succinct and complete definition of leadership I’m…
Read MoreHeroes Look For Explanations, Not Excuses
Everybody loves a great story. Our favorite stories often involve a protagonist who is dealt a bad hand but who manages to rise victoriously above their circumstances because of their remarkable character and unconquerable spirit. These are stories of a hero’s journey, and are stories that many famous leaders have lived. In our everyday life,…
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