“Situational Awareness is the understanding of an environment, its elements, and how it changes with respect to time or other factors” (per Wikipedia). Now that COVID has ebbed, many leaders have been trying to return to the life they once knew. It’s a natural tendency to seek comfort by restoring old habits. Seems like everyone … Read more
This is the latest entry in a series of blogs based on the latest Level Five Associates book, The Power of Being All In. What Will Effective Leadership Look Like in the Future? | Part 1: Being Raised in the Culture of Compliance I grew up in the 1950s and 60s, when “children were expected … Read more
The tools that are in “The Power of Being All In,” are comprehensive. These tools cover a wide range of capabilities. First is setting your Azimuth — your direction, your true north in yourself and in your team … with your mission, your intent, your values, and your culture. The second tool is built … Read more
Robert W. Mixon, Jr. Robert W. Mixon, Jr. is a retired U.S. Army Major General, former President of a manufacturing company, EVP of a diverse, innovative not for profit company, and Leadership Consultant. He serves as a faculty member at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point and various premier business schools including The … Read more
This is part of a series of blogs on the theme of ‘Disciplined Leadership.’ I’d like to share with you some questions I’ve received over the past few years. The answers may provide you with some “tools for your toolbox,” especially in times of isolation from other members of your team. It is all about … Read more
A while back, I was pleased to be a guest on Steve Rush’s ‘Leadership Hacker’ podcast. There is one interesting question that Steve asks all his guests: what are their top leadership ‘hacks’? Here are some of mine. They might not be what you expect! Be willing to listen. Try and dispense with your preconceived … Read more
