Had a tough week? A “week from hell?” Did you leverage the adversity to intentionally build your character? A Navy SEAL describes the culmination of SEAL training: “Hell Week:” …Every man has a different story of Hell Week; he remembers particular classmates and instructors, his own most difficult moments. But every Hell Week story is
Category: Character
Make a list of three people you admire; three people who exhibit the values you feel are important to be happy and successful. Pick the first three that come to mind; living or dead. Preferably those you have known personally — and they know you — but they can be someone you have observed or
High-Trust Leaders are respected and admired for their ability to stay true to their values and purpose amid the ups and downs of business cycles and the storms of life we all face. Character: They walk their talk; they live their values, even when tempted to sacrifice their integrity to relieve some of the pain
Many self-improvement books and blogs exhort their readers to “get started,” “ignite,” “initiate action,” “just do it!” And while taking the first step can be challenging for many, FINISHING STRONG is equally, if not more daunting; especially for talented people with lots of great ideas. Starting something new is exciting, full of possibilities, with rosy
The simple question that tests our CHARACTER every day: “Do you walk your talk?” Not just in the big things, the big events, the crises, the big opportunities. Those are often easier to navigate because the consequences are obvious so we give them the attention they deserve. It also helps that we usually are very