Solid leadership lessons are timeless, as they are often rooted in fundamental principles that have proven effective over the years. Here are five timeless leadership lessons from the county’s top leaders: 1. **Lead by example**: One of the most important leadership lessons is to lead by example. Top leaders demonstrate the values, work ethic, and behavior they expect from their…
Physical Fitness is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle that has huge benefits for our personal and professional lives. So guess what- It’s a part of your job! As a life and business coach, I help people work on their physical fitness goals because incorporating physical exercise can improve our physical, emotional and mental health. Most of my clients…
I am a SEAL Motivator on the Air Force Academy and many times I notice a certain arrogance in my young future BUD/S candidates. Confidence is good, cockiness is not. Cockiness breeds an attitude of “nothing can hurt me.” It’s Ok to portray this attitude at times, but keep it in check. Even younger guys in the SEAL Teams think…
Now that the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, people are starting to get out and resume their public lives. I don’t know about you but the pandemic was especially hard for me because it limited my in-person interactions with my friends and family. As humans, we are social creatures made to exist in community. I have heard countless stories…
When financial executive, John Goldman, had the opportunity to attend Financial Partners of Upstate NY’s annual kickoff meeting, he jumped at the opportunity to draw new inspiration and learn from the event’s speakers. He was particularly interested in hearing the stories of former Navy SEAL Phillip Koontz and how he uses his military experience to overcome adversity. “I have a…
One of the most important aspects of mental toughness is good cognitive self-care or taking opportunities to unplug and unwind our minds from the demands of our daily lives.
Do you already feel overwhelmed and pressured to make New Years resolutions? Historically, do you usually fall short in carrying out your lofty resolutions? Don’t feel bad because most of us do. And more importantly, it’s not a reason to quit! When talking about resolutions one thing sticks out in my mind…. As a former SEAL, many people ask me for…
Humility takes a lifetime to learn and requires daily practice. Leaders are also good followers. It takes a wise and humble leader to know when to lead from the front and when to follow from behind. I have been in both situations in my experience as a Navy SEAL and in the business world and it is DIFFICULT. I…
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Well, you’re not alone. Oftentimes, good leaders find themselves on the fringes of popularity because in leadership… YOU CAN’T MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY! We have to be courageous and willing to risk making unpopular decisions. As a recovering people pleaser I had to learn this lesson the hard way in the SEAL Teams. If you try to make everyone like you….…
