Leadership, by definition, is an unpopular opinion. It is impossible to take the lead by conforming to public opinion, by acquiescing to a perceived consensus, or by trying to be popular instead of right. Leadership requires that we break away from what has already been done, what is being done, or what is obvious to … Continue reading The Path Not Yet Considered
Holistic Budo: As it is in budo, so too it is in life. As it is in life, so too it is in budo. Robert Van Valkenburgh is co-founder of Taikyoku Mind & Body and Kogen Dojo where he teaches Taikyoku Budo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Artwork by Ana, except where otherwise noted If you found … Continue reading Leading Through Impossibility
On a team, there is no such thing as a personal problem. A team, in the truest sense, is an organically interconnected unit. It is a whole that is greater than its individual parts. Even if there are some redundancies and overlapping skills or responsibilities built into the structure, every piece is crucial to the … Continue reading Your Pain Is Our Pain
How can I help you accomplish the impossible and achieve your goals? “There isn’t enough time.” “The task is too difficult.” “There aren’t enough resources available.” “The timing just isn’t right.” “It has never been done before.” “It’s impossible.” All of these statements are probably true. You can accept them as such and do exactly … Continue reading It Is Impossible And We All Need Help
Is it the title, the money, or the prestige you are seeking? Or is it something else? For his whole career after the military, my grandfather, my mother’s father, worked for the telephone company. This was when there was one, single telephone company for the entire country, before it got split up into the multitude … Continue reading Be Great At Being Yourself
