Experienced-based leadership founded on principles of integrity, ethics, and passion for service to others. I share my perspective on how leaders should confront complex organizational challenges, choosing the harder right over the easier wrong, facing the pressure of deadlines, and fear of failure.
Pressure is a privilege; how exposing yourself to risk of failure early can lead to success later when the stakes are high
Like a physical activity that builds calluses on your hands, moments of pressure have built thick calluses on my emotions and made me more resilient when I fail. There is no greater pressure than putting men and women in harm's way, no pressure like briefing a mission statement knowing that a single mistake could result in loss of life. I'm fortunate that the pressures I faced as a young athlete, student, and teammate later contributed to my success as a leader in the Army, building the calluses and confidence needed to stay strong, resilient, and maintain mental agility.