by Sandy Stosz | May 4, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Consistency is Key to Success I think you’re going to enjoy this blog, because it features a Coast Guard Academy cadet (student) athlete who is a great role model for those eager to learn what it takes to succeed. Cadet second class (junior)...
by Sandy Stosz | Apr 13, 2024 | Blog
I’ve been writing about leadership for over three years now, since publishing my book on character-centered leadership: Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters. Yet, I’ve not discussed in my blog how to define leadership. I suspect if you asked...
by Sandy Stosz | Mar 30, 2024 | Blog
This week’s originally-planned blog, about how to define leadership, was written and ready to submit. I was excited to publish it, but have shelved it for later. Here’s why. Last Sunday morning I got up and attended our church’s Palm Sunday service. In his sermon, the...
by Sandy Stosz | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Those of you who follow my blog know I enjoy sports analogies. I credit sports (specifically swimming, basketball, and track) in helping me gain the confidence and leadership skills needed to overcome the many challenges I faced during my 40 years in the US Coast...
by Sandy Stosz | Mar 2, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Give Up and Take Up In the Western Christian religion, many people observe Lent. The season runs from Ash Wednesday, observed on February 14th this year to Easter Sunday, which falls on March 31st. The Lenten period represents the 40 days Jesus...
by Sandy Stosz | Feb 17, 2024 | Blog
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 strongly the topic of “love” resonated with readers. Thank you to the many who posted comments or sent me a note. This...
by Sandy Stosz | Feb 3, 2024 | Blog
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 during my 40 years in uniform. I got more than I gave, and I gave a lot. So, it always warms my heart when I learn that my...
by Sandy Stosz | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Resolve to Exercise Moderation In my last blog, I offered some thoughts on starting the new year strong by practicing restraint. Following that theme, this week’s blog addresses exercising—not the physical kind—but the character-centered kind:...
by Sandy Stosz | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog
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 adopting new ones. From my own experience, new year’s resolutions, such as eating less or exercising more, are usually...
by Sandy Stosz | Dec 16, 2023 | Blog
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 jolly.” What comes to mind when you read those words? The holiday season means different things to different people. But...
