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Problem Solving: How to Wrestle with a Pig, and Win!
by Burl W. Randolph Jr.
I am often asked “Burl, why would you wrestle with a pig? All you get is dirty and the pig enjoys it”. George Bernard Shaw. My answer is always the same:
How do you think I made Colonel?
Wrestling with a…
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Balance: A Leader’s Lament
By Burl W. Randolph Jr.
Every leader laments or grieves over balance. With so much to do, and so little time, "How do I balance home, work, school (in some cases), and community service?"
"How do I get, and keep, my sense of balance?"
One…
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The Mentor’s Mood
by Burl W. Randolph Jr.
Sometimes we can all be a little moody, unless you are mentoring.
Being moody can mean being temperamental – morose, sullen, or irritable, etc. When you are mentoring however, such a luxury does not occur. Mentoring…
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Opportunities Have Expiration Dates
by Dr. Burl W. Randolph Jr.
The military operates at a breakneck pace for one reason, and one reason only:
Opportunities Have Expiration Dates
The concept of opportunities having expiration dates is nothing new, I have simply placed the concept…
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Reward vs Recognition: Why Not Both?
by Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., DM
How should I reward my people, through rewards or recognition?
I answered this question and created this blog well before the pandemic began. I have however, updated many of my recommendations based…
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The Coach’s Consciousness:
Creating Awareness
by Burl W. Randolph Jr.
A while back, we explored The Mentor’s Mindset, to create greater understanding of what it means to be a mentor. This week we explore coaching - the refinement of knowledge. The client may have years of expertise…
Creating Awareness