October 2021 | Thoughts on Leadership
A Test of Character
By Michael Degrosky
Trustworthy leaders, in addition to being honest and ethical, possess a combination of wisdom, judgement, and competence.
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Thoughts on leadership: Build the bench
By Mike Degrosky
I very recently retired after more than 40 years in the fire service. Retirement, it turns out, is a big transition and…
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Thoughts on Leadership: Senior Leaders
By Mike Degrosky
Senior leaders, those assigned to lead other leaders and managers while overseeing organizational functions, regions, units or the entire organization, exercise enormous…
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The Passing of an Iconic Leader
By Mike Degrosky
Courage, perseverance and the need for ‘good trouble’ – the lessons of John Lewis
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Leading a Multi-generational Workforce
By Mike Degrosky
January 2020 | Thoughts on Leadership
Thoughts on Leadership: Don't Stop...
By Michael Degrosky
Protégés will and should outgrow their mentor -- but when you do, don’t stop admiring them, respecting them, loving them.
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