by Sandy Stosz | Aug 28, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: An Anchor to Windward Character is like an anchor to windward, holding one steady and true in tumultuous seas. – Sandra Stosz, Vice Admiral, US Coast Guard (ret.) I was recently interviewed about my new book, Breaking Ice and Breaking...
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: Decisions Matter The decision to leave Afghanistan was a monumental one. The consequences of that decision are now playing out worldwide, at both the strategic and tactical levels. It’s a prime example of how much a single decision can matter....
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 14, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: Beating to Windward Last week I was giving a talk for my new book, Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters. The young woman who was interviewing me commented on my frequent use of nautical references. She noted that such...
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 7, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: The Meaning of Success The Covid Pandemic caused a lot of stress this past year, partly because it disrupted general societal presumptions about the meaning of success. Over time, people have been conditioned to view success in quantifiable,...
by Sandy Stosz | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: Gratitude I’ve been meaning for some time to write a blog on being grateful, because we need more of that attitude in our world today. I pondered where to take this discussion, and decided to start with a question that has been on my mind. Has...
by Sandy Stosz | Jul 24, 2021 | Blog
Leading with Character: The Three I’s of Leadership Last week, I talked about initiative and imagination. That got me onto an “I” kick! So many powerful leadership-centric words start with an “I”. It’s often said, “leadership is influence.” Although “influence” is a...
