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Navigating Chaos - 30 min interview with Jeff Boss, Author (Navy SEAL) and Dave Anderson of IMPACT Talk Radio

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Dave Anderson interviews author and Navy SEAL Jeff Boss Topic: Navigating Chaos– The 5 C’s (30 minutes)

Jeff Boss owns www.adaptabilitycoach.com. He is a decorated combat veteran (4 Bronze Stars for Valor and 2 Purple Hearts). He coaches leaders, companies and writes for INC and Entrepreneur.
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The Essential Element to Having Influence

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The Key To Influence

Tim was not the leader type. I made that judgment early in our work relationship. He was reserved and a little nerdy. He was not someone who attracted a lot of attention. I soon found out I was dead wrong about Tim’s ability to lead.

The key to leadership is influence. Tim wielded incredible influence within our team and with his customers. But, what is the key to influence? Some people might say it is charisma or power. However, Tim did not have either of these. Continue Reading…

West Point’s Leadership Legacy - 25 Years Later

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A Legacy of Leadership

I just returned from my 25 year West Point reunion. It was great to be with friends who went through the same trials and tribulations I did in order to graduate from America’s premier leadership development school.

A few quick impressions:

  • Those guys looked old!
  • We aren’t losing our hair. We are gaining forehead.
  • West Point did an incredible job developing leaders in the Class of 1988!

The purpose of West Point is to produce leaders of character who are prepared to provide selfless service to our Army and the nation.

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West Point Quotes On Leadership

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West Point. While many schools have impressive graduates. Few colleges can claim to have a greater impact on our nation than the United States Military Academy at West Point.

The leaders of character that West Point continues to produce will continue to write the history of our nation. For July 4th, I provide you with just a glimpse into a few of the great leaders West Point produced and the culture of leadership that produced them. Continue Reading…

Business Myths About Military Leaders - Myth #2

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Military Leadership Myths

“Anderson! You have to be like Gumby! Come up with a new plan and do it quick or your men will die!” These words echoed through the woods as I stood confused during my first attempt leading an infantry squad during Cadet Basic Training at West Point.

The staff sergeant wasn’t going to allow me to implement my plan when the circumstances had changed. It was a lesson I would be taught often as a cadet and as a young officer.

Attention Business Leaders: You have to be flexible to lead in the military. Continue Reading…

Business Myths About Military Leaders - Myth #1

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Military Leadership Myths

I blame the movie Patton. In today’s business world, people assume autocratic, top down leadership prevails in our military and that military leaders are not prepared for the less rigid world of business leadership. This is a myth!

Just like all civilian business leaders are not like Michael Douglas in Wall Street, all military officers are not like George C. Scott in Patton. Many business leaders without a military background have bought into the way Hollywood portrays military officers. Continue Reading…