I was in West Point in 1976. It had, at that time, the biggest honor scandal that ever hit. If you have heard of the West Point Honor Code, you will know that cadets will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do. That required you to turn anybody in that you knew…
I have often been called a motivational speaker, and it slightly drives me crazy because as I like to point out in my seminars, there is no such thing as an unmotivated person. Invariably, someone raises their hand and says, “You have not met my teenager.” My response is that they are very motivated; it…
As a leader, do you listen to your subordinates tell you their truth and punish them if they disagree with you, or dismiss them if they are contrary to your direction, or do you thank them and honor them whether you agree or not? Do you massively, immediately reward the fact that they opposed your…