Writing on Character, Mentorship, and Teams

Mentorship

What’s In It For Me?
By Jim McNeal April 4, 2023October 2, 2026

…all human beings listen to the same radio station, WIFM, or “What’s In it For Me?” So why volunteer yourself?

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Leadership and Followership

The Most Essential Skill for the Modern Leader
By Mike Murphy March 7, 2023October 7, 2026

Leaders who are conscious of their emotional intelligence and work to [improve upon it] are high performers.

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Leadership and Followership

What Happens When Difference Makers Unite
By Nicole Draiss February 7, 2023October 2, 2026

When difference-makers unite, we don’t just make change for others—we change as well.

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Difference Makers

Three Components of Transformation
By Karen Murphy January 10, 2023October 2, 2026

So what are we actually after when we create New Year’s resolutions? What do we want when we resolve to do better?

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LITER Virtues

Four Behaviors to Start Leading with Love
By Jerry Zazzera December 6, 2022October 2, 2026

At its core, love and love for others is not a feeling. Love is expressed through actions that inspire…

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LITER Virtues

Leading in a Time of “Quiet Quitting”
By Jessica Hesselgrave November 8, 2022October 2, 2026

And as a leader, you may be tempted to look at your employees and wonder why they’re unwilling to do more…

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Leadership and Followership

What I Learned About Trust in a Marine Helicopter Squadron
By Josh McClellan October 4, 2022October 2, 2026

Simply stated, character is the foundation for a successful team and it’s the leader’s job to develop it.

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Mentorship

Three Unexpected Benefits of Being a Mentor
By Paul Becker September 6, 2022October 2, 2026

Here are three unexpected benefits I gained from this opportunity, which could likely be realized by any Mentor…

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Leadership and Followership

Three Leadership Concepts for Courageous Leaders
By Bruce Engelhardt August 11, 2022October 2, 2026

Daily commitment to putting these three concepts into practice is required for great leadership.

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Difference Makers

In Pursuit of Truth and Love
By Julie Campbell July 12, 2022October 2, 2026

Regardless of my beliefs or political or religious views, or your own, we as a society are hurting.

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Difference Makers

Don’t Call Him a Cowboy
By Sigval Berg June 6, 2022October 13, 2026

Almost everyone I talk to these days says the same thing, “Where are the leaders?”

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Difference Makers

Is Pregnancy the Best Time for Leadership Development?
By Claire Olechowski May 10, 2022October 2, 2026

I was about to welcome another baby into the world and was more than excited to join SLG.

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