How Is Your Moral Compass Working These Days?

Photo by AbsolutVision One of the problems with a compass is that it can be temporarily thrown off by surrounding electrical and magnetic forces. As a young Boy Scout I learned to orienteer using a compass and map. When you do this in the woods knowing which way is north is critical. I remember as a kid playing with my compass and putting it near objects to see what kinds of things would shift the needle away from magnetic north. I think the same thing can happen with each of our moral compasses – our true moral north [...]

By |2019-10-10T15:37:39-04:00October 10th, 2019|Credibility & Inspiration, Leadership|

A Safe Home for the Brave

I think leaders are responsible for creating safe homes for their people. This is true whether you lead your family, a team, an organization, or a country. Unfortunately throughout history many leaders have failed at this responsibility and have actually hurt the people they should make safe, usually for personal financial gain and power. Suits in armor at Styrian Armoury in Graz, Austria (Photo by Steve Wood) Over the last two weeks Patti and I have had the lucky privilege of traveling around Austria. While the beauty and architecture of this region are arguably unmatched, it is the [...]

By |2017-05-19T19:54:51-04:00September 23rd, 2015|Ethics|
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