Category Archives: Leadership

The Best Place To Work Is

Posted on December 20, 2016 by willieryder

Early into my Marine Corps career I learned a very valuable lesson.  One that had a big impact on me and how I thought going forward. At the time I had only been in the Marine Corps for around 18 … Continue reading →

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Leadership

Posted on August 23, 2016 by willieryder

Leadership Leaders are always looking for ways to improve. As a leader you must be capable and willing to take calculated risks. In order to have their people want to follow them a leader must be willing to let their … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Open, Honest, and at times Vulnerable

Posted on February 15, 2016 by willieryder

In order for a leader’s people to want to follow them the leader must be willing to let their guard down and let them know who they really are. When given a choice most people will only willingly follow or be influenced by someone they trust.  Trust is not … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Look For Ways To Improve

Posted on April 19, 2012 by willieryder

Leaders are always looking for ways to improve. A leader does not accept the status quo and will not look to just get by.  They understand when you are not growing you are not staying the same either.  You are … Continue reading →

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Stay True To Who You Are

Posted on February 22, 2012 by willieryder

This past weekend I ran my first half marathon.  I had worked hard to prepare the past few months and felt both physically and mentally ready to run the 13.1 miles.  There were some things I was not prepared for … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Solution Focused

Posted on February 3, 2012 by willieryder

Leaders choose to be solution focused instead of problem focused. Even with the most thorough and well thought out plan things don’t always go the way you expect them to.  When faced with a problem or setback you have to … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Leadership and Trust

Posted on January 5, 2012 by willieryder

Leadership means being able to influence others to work towards a common set of goals.  In order for you to be able to influence someone and inspire them to follow you they have to first trust you. Trust is not something … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Take Risks

Posted on October 27, 2011 by willieryder

Leaders take risks. A few years ago the Senior Director in my organization went on a 3 month sabbatical.  Prior to leaving he asked us to hire 5 people while he was gone. Within 2 weeks the individual that was temporarily put in charge to … Continue reading →

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Toastmasters – Communications, Leadership, and then some.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by willieryder

About a month ago I had a very interesting conversation with my friend Bryan Walsh about Toastmasters. He asked me “What do you think about the new branding and information being put out from Toastmasters International.” “From what I have seen so far it … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Emotions

Posted on September 28, 2011 by willieryder

As a leader you have to be able to factor in the impact emotions have on the decisions you make.  You have to know when their needed and when to remove them in order to make the right decision.  Especially when someone else … Continue reading →

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