Character: How does it differ from reputation?

Season Finale on Decision-making. I read an excerpt from Napolean Hill and address the power of decision-making. How imperative it is for leaders to stand firm on the decisions they make and move forward to take risks in their organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loyalty as a fundamental leadership principle is the gears that drive momentum for your organization or business. A loyal team member is just as critical as a loyal customer or client. I discuss the conditions under which the "customer is not always right." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empowerment is a fundamental leadership attribute that merits reflection and responsibility of every organizational leader. I discuss the value of grooming leaders and relinquishing power or authority so others can grow. Security in your office facilitates confidence to empower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Character is the bedrock of one's reputation . I discuss the role this fundamental leadership principle plays in shaping authenticity for the leader. I distinguish it from reputation and provide a perspective that compels self-examination for any leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attentiveness is a fundamental leadership principle that every business or organizational leader must have to excel. Attention to the details of your organization are just as important as attention to details on the highway when you are driving. I discuss perspectives on who needs to be attentive and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Influence: I discuss the value of seizing the moment and the opportunity to make a difference especially in challenging times. This excerpt is brief and piques the interest of the mind on how to successfully impact your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discipline with Executive coach and radio host personality Dom Fausette. A powerhouse and dynamic leader with practical and unique perspectives on disciplined leadership performance. We discuss highlights of his career and provide clear direction on how to succeed in a challenging world when transitioning from the military to civilian profession.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humor: Why is it an essential leadership attribute? I share this brief monologue to suggest the need for every leader to break the monotony and tension in the workplace so that team members can thrive in a culture of humor. I share a perspective that compels the leader to be intentional about being humorous to excel in their organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transparency as a leadership first principle is not only essential, it is imperative to earn the credibility and confidence of an organizational team. I share insights and listen to the perspective of Mike Wallace, former Navy Captain, and Amazon executive, CEO of Bluewater Advisors, as he shares. We discuss the value of leading by example and practicing what you preach. He shares pragmatic notions of how his unconventional leadership approach at Amazon Corporation turned heads, and how he is achieving success today in his firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trustworthiness is supposed to be part of every leader's leadership toolbox, but is often misaligned or taken for granted, or confused with honesty. I share my take on this leadership quality and hear from Jim Palmer, co-founder of Confidence Course Coaching, a Veteran-centric firm, whose wealth of experience in both military and the manufacturing sector sheds light on how he built and earned trust leading his teams. Listen to how he imparts that knowledge with those he coaches today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices