by Sandy Stosz | May 7, 2025 | Blog
Leading with Character: Service from the Heart Getting away from work and home—whether for a walk along the beach or a trip to a new destination—restores my mind, body, and spirit. Last week I got a double dose of restoration! My company, Modern Woodmen of America,...
by Sandy Stosz | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog
Leading with Character: Finding Purpose through Self Discovery Last week I had the pleasure to visit my brother, Jay, and his family in Phoenix, Arizona on my way out to serve on President Michael Crow’s Flag Officer Advisory Council at Arizona State University. On...
by Sandy Stosz | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog
Leadership Series: Weathering Turbulent Seas Part 3: Leading the Organization in Times of Disruption Homeland Security Today asked its distinguished leaders to discuss leadership in chaos – what many face in emergency response, disaster, or when impacted by extreme...
by Sandy Stosz | Mar 29, 2025 | Blog
Leading with Character: Weathering Turbulent Seas—Part Two—Leading Teams in Times of Disruption This blog is the second installment in a three-part series to address the stress associated with rapid change and disruption, and how to successfully lead through turbulent...
by Sandy Stosz | Mar 15, 2025 | Blog
Leading with Character: Weathering Turbulent Seas—Part One—Leading Oneself in Times of Disruption This blog is the first installment in a three-part series to address the stress associated with rapid change and disruption, and how to successfully lead through...
by Sandy Stosz | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog
Brr…it’s been a cold, dark winter here on Cape Cod and across much of our country. Even the South was buried by a blizzard last week! This can be a tough time of year, especially for those who feel alone. A Thief in the Night For some people, January brings the...
by Sandy Stosz | Jan 18, 2025 | Blog
Recently, the world lost a person of distinction who modeled the way as a leader of character. Jimmy Carter was born into poverty in rural Georgia in 1924. Through hard work and perseverance, he overcame hardships to rise to the highest office in the land. After a...
by Sandy Stosz | Jan 4, 2025 | Blog
It’s New Year’s Day and I’ve just finished my early morning walk to celebrate the start of another year. A long walk on New Year’s morning has become a tradition that challenges and inspires me. This morning, I covered nearly 13 miles—much of it in the rain—from...
by Sandy Stosz | Dec 20, 2024 | Blog
It’s the heart of the holiday season, and everywhere I go beautiful carols fill the air with Christmas spirit and bring me joy. I’m struck by the diversity of the songs themselves and how differently they’re performed. Some are sweet and reverent, like “Silent Night.”...
by Sandy Stosz | Dec 8, 2024 | Blog
This morning, I awoke prior to 4:00am at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport, Iowa. I was out in the Quad Cities to participate in Modern Woodmen of America’s November Board of Directors meeting. I’m proud to work for the people of Modern Woodmen of America. It’s an...
