by Sandy Stosz | Oct 22, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: The Power of Being Different Part Two My last blog introduced the power of being different. I showed how that worked for me when I became the first or only woman to serve on US Coast Guard ships with up to 150 men. Sure, my experience as one of...
by Sandy Stosz | Oct 8, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: The Power of Being Different As many of you know, I served in uniform with the US Coast Guard for 40 years, and was a member of the third class to graduate women from the US Coast Guard Academy. I chose a career serving at sea onboard Coast...
by Sandy Stosz | Sep 24, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: The Power of Grace Earlier this week the world paid its respects to a revered leader of the highest character. Queen Elizabeth stood firmly as a bastion of decorum, particularly during times of unrest and incivility. She was virtuous, and...
by Sandy Stosz | Sep 10, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: Facing Fear As a child, I was afraid of the dark. I bet some of you can relate to that! It’s not a good feeling to involuntarily worry about something you can’t even see or feel. On top of being irrationally afraid, you feel self-conscious...
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: Championing Equality In 1973, the year the Equal Rights Amendment was passed, a seminal event changed the course of history and gave credence to the women’s equality movement. Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King was...
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog
Leading with Character: An Oasis of Civility I’m excited about this week’s blog because it brings back fond memories of good times. Happy times. Even when times aren’t so good, I enjoy traveling back in my mind to pull those positive memories forward and brighten my...