5 Reasons Successful People Need Grit
I’m not going to lie to you and pretend that I loved my 4 months at the FBI Academy at the Marine Corp base in Quantico, VA. The purpose of the Academy was multi-fold, but the bottom line was to produce successful people who had the grit to confront obstacles in both...
6 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 stage of life you’re in, or your circumstances, you do have a choice...
4 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 college, I worried that I might not land the perfect job or that I...
6 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 sophistication that comes with those experiences. There were several times I...
Why Being Likable Can Be A Remarkable Life Skill
Not many people are excited to get a phone call from an FBI agent. They tend to be even less enthusiastic when told the agent needs to speak to them about a current investigation. Sometimes I focused on being likable; other times, I focused on how to get the job done...
6 Practical Reasons Why You Are Not A Strong Leader
A reporter once asked me whether the FBI provides textbooks for an agent to study so they can become a strong leader. The answer is no; FBI agents aren’t given instruction books. Instead, they’re taught how to face their challenges head-on. My fellow...
5 Excellent Ways You Can Crush Negative Thoughts
When you grow up poor, negative thoughts come very easily. My parents worked hard as cattle ranchers in a remote area of Wyoming. There was no money to pay a hired hand, so my brother and I started helping out with chores at the age of six. By the age of eight, I...
Take A Risk —The Odds Might Be Better Than You Think
As I look back over my early career, I wish I’d taken more risks. I wish I’d been a little braver in my choices, perhaps had more confidence in my ability to land on my feet when confronted with the unknown. If you’ve thought the same thing, you’re not alone. You...
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