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5 Ways to Become A More Authentic Leader
Leadership begins with knowing who you are and what you believe. Authenticity is the need for leaders to be themselves regardless of the situation. For this reason, it is more than self-awareness. It...
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Learn to Live Fully: 3 Ways How
Digging is hard work. I’ve dug lots of irrigation ditches and post holes while growing up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming. It’s dirty work because the only way to clear a clogged ditch is to get in the...
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Communicating Through Body Language
Communication is the lifeblood in all relationships. It’s what keeps us moving forward. It provides meaning in the challenges and setbacks we face everyday in real life. As leaders, the way we...
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3 Ways to Find the Truth – About Yourself
The quickest and surest way to get fired as an FBI agent is to lie. Proven lack of candor is automatic dismissal—truth is a precious commodity in an organization whose primary purpose is peeling back...
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8 Tips on How to Become More Resilient
I attended a private school until I turned thirteen. The school was on our ranch in Wyoming isolated by miles of dirt road. The only two students in the school were my brother and I. After my seventh...
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5 Characteristics of A Strong Mind
We live in turbulent times. If you and I are to overcome the obstacles in our way, we’re going to need a strong mind. No matter the circumstances around us, we will need to rely upon the mental...
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9 Effective Ways to Become More Persistent
The winters in Wyoming are long and harsh. The ranch where I grew up was near the base of Laramie Peak and a great deal of my life revolved around stacking fresh hay in the warm months so we could load...
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6 Things I’m Glad I learned About Adversity
I hated my first job. I had always thought of myself as mentally tough, but I was unprepared for the adversity I faced while looking for a new career in a weak economy. After getting my bachelor’s...
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Have The Courage to Keep Going and Not Give Up
One of my favorite cartoons growing up was Popeye because he was an ordinary guy who had the courage to do extraordinary things. He drew upon an inner strength when the chips were down and courage was...
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Preparing For Adversity: 4 tips
In February 2003, the U.S. Army deployed J. R. Martinez to Iraq as an Infantryman. Wounded two months later in car bomb, he suffered severe burns over 34% of his body. Martinez underwent more than 33...
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How To Think On Your Feet When Under Pressure
During a large meeting of agents at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C., the Counterintelligence Section Chief turned to me and asked what I felt was the priority target for foreign spies in the San...
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5 Ways Strong Minds Tap Into Authenticity
No one on my squad liked George. He was an officious know-it-all who grated on everyone who had to work with him. The solution was obvious—find a reason to never work with him! We got very creative in...
View Article6 Important Disadvantages That Can Make You Successful
I grew up in a rural area and attended a small college. Then I moved into the fast-paced business world when I graduated. I didn’t have the life experiences of many of my colleagues, or the...
View Article4 Reasons Why Failure Can Lead To Spectacular Success
I grew up with a strong dislike for the f-word. It wasn’t a word I was comfortable using, and I don’t think I’m the only one. After all, failure is not comfortable for any of us! When I graduated from...
View Article6 Proven Reasons Gratitude And Happiness Make The Best Leaders
Happiness is not something you plan for the future; it’s something you design for the present. It requires you to make choices about the life you plan to lead. Regardless of where you started, what...
View ArticleHow To Visualize Your Success In 3 Easy Ways
Swimming pools were scarce on our Wyoming cattle ranch so I never learned how to swim. That didn’t pose a problem until I traveled to the Caribbean and wanted to scuba dive. Little did I know how I’d...
View Article5 Reliable Ways You Can Move Outside Your Comfort Zone
After 20 years as an investigative agent, I found myself in a comfort zone. Safely ensconced in familiar territory, I balked when asked to be the spokesperson for the FBI in Northern California. It...
View ArticleHow To Encourage Confidence and Control Ego
Like many of you, my ego is fed when I’m acknowledged for my achievements and accomplishments. My confidence is given a boost and I’m ready to tackle the next project. As with many things in life,...
View Article3 Smart Ways You Can Gain Confidence In Yourself
I learned quickly in the FBI that success would not make me confident; instead, confidence would make me successful. Easier said than done, and I should know because I’d never shot a gun when I showed...
View Article4 Simple Ways You Can Impress Your Boss
I joined the FBI to make a difference, but I soon learned that I’d need to develop the self-esteem to impress my boss before important cases would be assigned to me. Otherwise, I’d be relegated to...
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