Be a Kangaroo.
As leaders strive to progress, they can learn a valuable lesson from one of Australia’s most iconic animals: the kangaroo. The kangaroo is known for its unique way of moving, which involves hopping forward and pivoting on its powerful hind legs to change direction. Moving backwards is not an option unless they turn completely around. […]
Balancing Team and Organizational Needs: Navigating Post-COVID Leadership Challenges
As leaders, we often face the challenge of finding the right balance between the needs of our team and the needs of the organization. Ideally, the goals of the team should align with and contribute to the overall objectives of the organization. However, in the post-COVID landscape, unforeseen challenges such as supply chain disruptions, the […]
Veteran employees are valuable assets. Don’t lose them.
Veteran turnover rates in the workplace are high. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Defense, turnover in the first year of civilian employment for veterans is 43%. These high rates are partly due to the employer not understanding the background of the military and the structure that veteran employees served in for […]
Help means Help, and Help requires effort
I am not fond of assumptions, because they are usually wrong, and drive ineffective decisions. However, one assumption I make is that (almost) all humans have the inherent trait of springing into action to help someone who is facing a life-threatening situation. When it comes to mental health and veteran survival though, there are gaps. […]
Veterans: You’re NOT alone
The last thing I thought I would be when I retired from the U.S. Air Force was lonely. PTSD – check, moral injury – yep, I left with those, but loneliness and isolation never crossed my mind. No one told me that living in the civilian world would be a challenge after military life. My […]
Giving Leaders the Right Foundation to Succeed: Train Leaders Early
As I engage with leaders, I often reference employee turnover as a major expense and loss of capital. Investing in your people is one of the best things you can do to keep them. We invest in many things in life, so why wouldn’t you invest in your people? A study by Development Dimensions International […]