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My last blog, “Lead with Love,” received more comments than any of the hundreds of blogs I’ve published to date. I was pleasantly surprised with how...

Leading with Character: Lead with Love I write this blog, “Leading with Character,” to give back a little bit for all the US Coast Guard gave me...

Leading with Character: Resolve to Exercise Moderation In my last blog, I offered some thoughts on starting the new year strong by practicing...

I’m not a fan of making new year’s resolutions, but here we are preparing to step into 2024 with high expectations of breaking old habits and/or...

Leading with Character: The Happiness Conundrum Here we are in the midst of the holidays, and reminders are everywhere that “’tis the season to be...

Leading with Character: Alone but not Lonely Life seems to move so quickly, and another holiday season is already upon us. Although there are common...

Leading with Character: Your Life Story If you read my blogs or listen to my leadership talks, you know I advocate for lifelong learning. One of my...

Leading with Character: Inspiring Others As I worked my way up through the ranks in the US Coast Guard, my focus shifted from learning to lead...

Leading with Character: The Art of Listening Autumn on Cape Cod is my favorite season. Mother Nature announces herself like a haughty guest who...

Leading with Character: Lifelong Learning Shortly after I retired from the US Coast Guard in 2018, my mother-in-law posed a question that no one had...