Monthly Archives: August 2026

One out of every three workers is unhappy with their job. That means one in three people could be actively seeking new employment.

Frederick Herzberg identified this problem with his Two-Factor Theory. He found that job satisfaction is based not on extrinsic factors such as pay, policies, and conditions, but on intrinsic factors such as achievement and recognition.

When we focus on the right things, we can improve employee satisfaction which leads to greater benefits.

This week, we explain how to do so.

Be great today!

Steve

“That’s the way we’ve always done it.” I love to question things and hate when I get that answer.

But I found myself using the same phrase recently. Why? Because I became a prisoner of Organizational Stockholm Syndrome and started loving bad ways of doing business.

But all is not lost. This week we explore three ways to break out of the prison and get back to making change that matters.

Be great today!

Steve

The cavalry charge on a battlefield was one of the most feared attacks a defender could face. Hundreds or even thousands of horses, galloping across an open plain, made both the ground and defenders quake.

A “charge” is basically when a military unit decides to go “all in” on their attack. In leadership, we sometimes have to ask ourselves: Should I go all in on this project, investing time, money, and people?

This week, we unpack three famous military “charges,” link them to three business cases, and think about, “Should I charge?”

Be great today!

Steve

This week, guest author Mike Corkum walks us through mentoring others.

Most people think mentoring is a one-size fits all approach: sit someone down and mentor them.

Mike takes his 23 years of military mentorship both to and from others and helps us understand what mentorship looks like at the tactical, operational, and strategic level.

If you are a mentor, want to be one, or are being mentored, this article is for you!

Be great today!

Steve