What D-Day Still Teaches Us About Leadership Under Fire
At 12:16 a.m. French time on June 6, 1944, British glider troops began landing in Normandy. It was the opening act of the largest seaborne invasion in history—the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny.
Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed that day. Among them were men like Mr. Arthur Middleton, a British infantryman who landed in the first wave on Juno Beach. I was privileged to hear his story firsthand. With a faraway look and pain in his eyes, he described how friends fell beside him—some to enemy fire, others crushed by the tragic momentum of Allied tanks that couldn’t stop on the bloodied sands.
Get People On Board with Your Ideas!
Have you ever struggled to get your colleagues on board with your ideas? When facing resistance, it’s crucial to understand the underlying concerns driving their hesitation. Here are some common reasons you might meet resistance and questions to overcome them.
Do You Have the Skills You Need to Be the Boss?
Do You Have the Skills You Need to Be the Boss?
Transitioning into management for the first time can be a significant career milestone for many people. Identifying which skills you might need to develop before leaping will be helpful for any potential leadership shift. Ask yourself these five questions:
“IF” YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEAD WHEN ALL AROUND YOU ARE LOSING THEIRS!
Rudyard Kipling was a famous British writer born in colonial India in 1865. He wrote a number of notable works but there is one poem in particular that has always struck a chord and even now, despite its Victorian age, can be quite thought-provoking for individuals working in any high pressure or challenging environment. The poem is called “If” and was written in the form of paternal advice to his son, John Kipling, who was killed in World War One while serving as an officer with the Irish Guards at the Battle of Loos.
It Worked For Me!
I first came across General Colin Powell’s Thirteen Rules of Leadership several years ago but in all honesty, gave it little notice until I decided to listen to his audiobook a few months ago, which in turn prompted me to purchase the hard copy of the book. I was sad when he passed away in October 2021. He was an inspirational leader during his time in service and easy to admire.
What to do if you hear or become aware of a microaggression
All leaders, whether holding the title of manager, director, supervisor, department head, partner or more importantly, an individual in the workplace, have a unique opportunity, as well as a responsibility to be a role model in creating an inclusive workplace.