by David Brown | Jun 17, 2025 | Insight, Journal, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Everyone talks about “command presence.” But what does it actually look like in the real world—outside of a classroom or crisis? You don’t need to ride a motorcycle to understand this. The road just happens to be where I learned one of my most valuable lessons in...
by David Brown | Jun 10, 2025 | Insight, Journal, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
We talk a lot about burnout. We don’t talk enough about what we still have. You’re in the middle of something meaningful. But I’ve seen enough people walk away from the job—some by choice, others not—and almost all of them wish they’d appreciated it sooner. Not the...
by David Brown | May 13, 2025 | Journal, Personal Growth |
We are saboteurs by nature. Not rebels against a monarchy or an empire—but disruptors in our lives. Each day presents small, quiet moments with the potential to nudge us forward—personally, professionally, or creatively. Yet these opportunities often slip past us...
by David Brown | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
If you do something, let it be rooted in passion. But understand this: Passion, at its core, stems from a word that means suffering. So ask yourself—what are you willing to suffer for? For some, it’s enduring months of grueling training to cross the finish line...
by David Brown | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth, Thoughts |
Ever notice how life’s lessons sometimes come from the most ordinary places? Recently, I read Seth Godin’s blog about his take on car dents. You know the scenario – you get a massive dent in your car, and there’s no question about what to do....
by David Brown | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog, Business / Entrepreneurship, HumanFirst, Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or a leader in public safety, understanding how to cultivate leadership skills internally can be the one competitive advantage you are missing. I remember years ago touring The Ohio State University’s...