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Mistakes; Steer or Fear?

It seems that the necessary thing to do is not to fear mistakes, to plunge in, to do the best that one can, hoping to learn enough from blunder to correct them eventually. –Abraham Maslow Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human development and satisfaction. He developed a theory called “The Hierarchy of Needs” which described the process through which one achieves a good life. Thus, if you want to “happen to the world”,

Howe Q. Wallace December 9, 2014

Clear Expectations Make For Termination With Integrity

As a Florida Gator football fan, I’ve watched with interest the process of terminating the coach on Sunday. Here’s what I noticed. There was a high regard exhibited between the boss and the fired coach. From all appearances, there was genuine concern for each other. The decision to terminate wasn’t reached in the back room or behind the veil. The integrity of the relationship was maintained. Expectations were clear. At Florida, coaches are paid well

Howe Q. Wallace November 17, 2014

Are You Ready For Heroism?

John F Kennedy, former President of the United States, was asked how he became a war hero. “That’s easy,” he said. “They sank my boat.” In World War II in the Pacific, Kennedy’s patrol boat PT 109 was sunk. It was run over by a Japanese destroyer. Two of his crew were killed. The balance drifted and swam to a small island. They dodged observation from the Japanese for days and got by on water

Howe Q. Wallace October 27, 2014

Risks Reap Rewards

“The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice. Ironically, their virtues make them vulnerable.” Ernest Hemingway, great American novelist Hemingway’s quote points out a tension that each one of us face. In order to achieve things, you have to be willing to be vulnerable. Having “a feeling for beauty” means to me that you have a tender heart. Beautiful music,

Howe Q. Wallace October 16, 2014

Build On Success

“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them. ” Mia Hamm, USA soccer great. Hamm’s quote reminds us you build on success. You can have a great day, a great month, a great year, but life doesn’t stop. It’s difficult to maintain, because every great success is a combination of circumstances. We control some of them. Our effort. Our preparation. Our knowledge. Our skill. But, there are

Howe Q. Wallace October 13, 2014

Don’t Hide Your “Light”

I’m a believer in self nomination. This is important to note. So many people wait to be noticed. The Bible calls it hiding your light under a basket. The hope of the “light hider” is that your talent, skill, abilities or ambition will get discovered over time and it will be put to good use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Talent, skills and ability that go unused or untested result in frustration and

Howe Q. Wallace October 9, 2014

Make The Most Of Opportunity

“A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul. – Michael Beckwith I was telling a story about a blown leadership assignment. I was elected to a great position. I accepted the position while the organization was experiencing record success. Rather than plan ways to help the organization grow, I took a laid back approach. I kept it on a steady pace. No new challenges. No plan to address weaknesses. Guess

Howe Q. Wallace October 6, 2014

Developing Mental Toughness

Are you mentally tough? I ran across an article by Jeff Haden of Inc. that highlights the 7 Habits of Mental Toughness. See if these habits describe your leadership style, if not, consider practicing them.

Howe Q. Wallace September 29, 2014

Be Alert To Change

“Leaders get what they create and what they allow.” -Dr. Henry Cloud The status quo is not the leader’s friend. Status quo, trying to keep things the same, usually results in complacency. It assumes that what is happening today is good enough for tomorrow. Dr. Cloud’s statement suggests that leaders have to be alert to change. On one hand, they have to be vigilant about assuring the correct processes are followed. They have to instill

Howe Q. Wallace September 23, 2014

Take A Stand

Have you been following the story about NFL player Ray Rice and his involvement in domestic violence? He hit his fiancée, now wife, in an elevator and knocked her out cold. Initially, he got a two game suspension. That decision was hotly criticized. Eventually, the NFL conceded that the decision wasn’t strong enough. They announced future domestic violence incidents would warrant a six game suspension. A second act would result in lifetime suspension. Then a

Howe Q. Wallace September 15, 2014

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THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

“Everything you want is on the other side of ‘hard’.” – CJ McCollum, NBA player McCollum is a story of overachievement. He was undersized. Played college basketball at a non-descript school. Was a long shot to be an NBA player but worked his way to being a first-round draft pick and was a solid star in his 10th year in the league. I heard him describe his approach to the game and his development on a podcast called

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to take the initiative to improve things at any moment. We act when the situation calls for it. We inspire through

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

SUFFERING AND CHALLENGES

“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow. Ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t exit life without tough things happening to you. It’s a fact. None of us are exempt. In specific order, Keller gave us seven verbs to consider when challenged: Weep – It’s

Howe Q. Wallace March 22, 2024