Posts written by Dave Anderson
Values, values everywhere. Every company seems to have a list of values they claim to be important. Most of the time those values are a list of words on a website or a poster. Integrity, Service, and Teamwork are among some of the most common values companies claim. But, we all know that just because […]
In a new 30 minute format Dave Anderson discusses Transformational Leadership and the difference between leading and managing with Steve Wiley owner of The Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettysburg, PA. All past and current podcasts also available on iTunes. (Over 1,500,000 downloads to date!) Other resources -free PDF downloads of character-based interview questions are available […]
“I didn’t have time to get it done.” Any leader who has coached employees or parent who raised teenagers has heard this excuse and been frustrated. Let’s not fool ourselves anymore, when someone tells us “I didn’t have enough time.” What they are truly saying is “I had bigger priorities.”
There is a war that rages inside most of us. The combatants are Fear and Character. The weapons used in this war are our hearts and our heads. In my case, like in most wars, my character wins some of the battles and my fear wins some. But, which one will win the war? The […]
In 5 months, over 1 million people have downloaded IMPACT Talk Radio from iTunes or directly from this site: IMPACT Talk Radio. If you haven’t yet, here is some of what you missed: “Humility is someone that isn’t afraid to make mistakes or ask for directions.” – Garrett Miller (Show: Hiring Character) “Selfishness is the […]
I love my iPhone. I resisted it for a time. But now I know I can find just about anything I want at anytime of day, right on my phone. The iPhone and other smart phones feed right into my need for instant gratification. Our world allows us to find just about everything with just […]
When someone does something well, a good coach jumps on the opportunity to praise them. Praise is a great motivator. But misplaced praise can demotivate. Making people feel good about themselves in a vacuum doesn’t work. In my past, I fell into the habit of always praising people. It hurt their performance and our relationship.
If I only do the right thing when it is easy, is that truly integrity? There were times in my life I considered myself a man of integrity, but I truly only did the right thing when I had nothing to lose. Doing the right thing is easy if I have nothing at risk, but […]
Craig’s boss left the company suddenly due to an ethics issue. Now Craig was leading the team. The team had been on a down hill slide for a while. But now, both performance and attitudes were in a nosedive. “How can I turn it around, Dave? People are angry, hurt, and wondering about their futures. […]
Dave Anderson discusses Selfless Teamwork with leadership guru Rick Minicozzi. What does good teamwork look like in the military? Selflessness is the key! Rick owns Lone Star Peak Performance and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point. All past and current podcasts also available on iTunes. (Over 700,000 downloads to date!) Other resources -free PDF […]
