Brad decided to write a book about effective management techniques. The title: How to Win, described his leadership philosophy. Just win baby! That was his motto and it had served him well. Continue Reading…
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I'm Dave Anderson, President of Anderson Leadership Solutions based in Tyler, TX. Anderson Leadership Solutions provides character based leadership development, consulting and training for organizations and leadership coaching for individuals. I was raised by an Army General, graduated from West Point, and served as an officer in the U.S. Army. I also worked for 20 years in sales and sales leadership in a Fortune 50 company. I am passionate about developing leaders at every level of an organization. That is the goal of this site and this company. You will find blogs, videos, a list of solutions, white papers, and other resources on this site. Contact me here to learn more about our services.
The Oxymoronic Leader–A List
The Oxymoronic Leader is not one person. He is all of us. I have been him and so have you.
Merriam-Webster defines an oxymoron as:
“a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements”
Am I leading if the adjective used to describe me is contradictory or incongruous to what a leader really is? No! Continue Reading…
Communication: To Speak or To Be Heard?
If I just want to speak then no thought is needed. I can just let her rip! If I want to be heard, then I must pay attention to what words I say and how I present them.
I was reading an article on communication recently. The article gave me some good tips for changing my style to meet the needs of my audience.
In the comments section, another reader felt that changing his style was a cop out. He described himself as someone who did not hold back. As a result, people saw him as too aggressive or even caustic. Continue Reading…
3 Disciplines For Being Productive Versus Busy
“Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There is plenty of movement but you never know if it is going forward, backward or sideways.”
-H. Jackson Brown
Me: “Hey Laura. How are things going?”
Laura: “It’s been a busy week Dave. I’ve been running non-stop since Monday.”
I always want to surround myself with talented high-energy people. These people energize me. But, they can also wear me out. Why? Because many believe that doing a lot of STUFF makes a difference. Continue Reading…
The Difference Between Criticism & Input
“That’s enough Lieutenant Anderson!”
I sat down and stayed quiet for the rest of my battalion commander’s weekly meeting. I saw the smirk on our operations officer’s face. As I walked out of the room later, a friendly captain patted me on the back, shook his head and told me not to give up. Continue Reading…
Leadership Pet Peeve: Equal Time At Meetings
Today, I was thinking about what I dislike about meetings. It was a huge chunk of my morning. I obviously dislike meetings a lot! The scary thing is, I thrive working in a group environment. I figured out that it was not being in a meeting I disliked. It was how people run them. Continue Reading…
New Hires- 5 Keys To A Good Start
Now what? After reviewing a stack of resumes, phone screenings, multiple interviews and reference checks, I have hired the best person out there for the job. What’s next?
I could do nothing, roll the dice and hope my new hire reaches the potential I see in them. Or I could eliminate chance and put the odds in my favor.
What Would William Wallace Do?
WWWWD or better W4D. I am sucker for the movie Braveheart. I love the action, the humor and the history of it. My wife always knows when I have watched clips of the movie, because she comes home to my bad Scottish accent.
But, beyond that, I love the hero. William Wallace sets an example of leadership and of manhood all of us should aspire to. What if leaders used William Wallace as a filter to for our own leadership? Continue Reading…
My Un-Resume: I Didn’t Listen
Julie had her reservations. She wasn’t sure if this guy was right for the job. Over my first 18 months on the job, Julie always spoke with candor, and she seemed to be a good judge of people.
But, I didn’t listen. I convinced myself, and then her, that this guy was right for the job. I made a good case. With some skepticism, she finally agreed. So, I hired him.
Within 90 days, I knew I was in trouble. I should have listened to Julie. Continue Reading…
Penn State: Character Trumps Competence
The tragedy of what happened at Penn State has been well covered in the news. There are so many lessons that can be derived from what we know about that situation.
But, perhaps the biggest lesson we can all learn is how character trumps competence. No level of past or present competence will make up for a failure in character. Continue Reading…
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