Part Three - Lessons 13 through 18

Lesson 13

“Powell's Rules for Picking People: Look for intelligence and judgment, and most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego, and the drive to get things done.”... Read More

Part Two - Lessons 7 through 12

Lesson 7

“Keep looking below surface appearances. Don't shrink from doing so (just) because you might not like what you find.”

“If it ain't broke, don't fix it,” is the slogan of the complacent, the arrogant or the scared. It's an excuse for inaction, a call to non-arms. It's a mind-set that assumes (or hopes) that today's realities will continue tomorrow in a tidy, linear and predictable fashion. Pure fantasy. In this sort of culture, you won't find people who pro-actively take steps to solve problems as they emerge. Here's a little tip: don't invest in these companies.... Read More

I recently asked a question on a LinkedIn thread about leadership qualities. Adam B from the U.K. was kind enough to email me a link to a presentation on leadership that he came across. Since it's by someone who should know a thing or two about the topic (General Colin Powell Chairman (Ret), Joint Chiefs of Staff), I thought I would share it you all. Since it's comprised of 18 lessons Gen. Powell has learned about leadership, I have broken it down into three parts, with each part comprised of six lessons. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.... Read More

Hello All: Dan Baker here. Since this is my first Blog contribution, I will begin by saying that I am flattered you're reading this, and hope it makes sense. As you know, I am a speaker, facilitator and consultant to the trucking industry, and have been doing this for over 30 years. I love doing what I do, and would do it for free if I had to. Some of you have heard me tell the piece of advice my dad gave me years ago when he said, "Danny boy, choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life." And you know, in a world where most people hate five days to have two days they love, I am a pretty lucky guy. ... Read More