August 2016

Athletic Cancer

Cancer is an awful disease that claims the life of too many people around the globe. I pray for the cure.

There is an Athletic Cancer. It kills the possibilities of too many teams, individual athletes and their families. We, those of us who follow any sport, are familiar with Athletic Cancer. We can all think of the team that had the one player who seemingly single-handedly caused such a dramatic disruption in the locker room, or in their private life, that the team's play on the field was negatively impacted, franchises and families humiliated.

Athletic Cancer's impact on the player themselves leaves the player unwanted by other teams, ending a career quicker than the three to five years most will play at elite levels. Worse, most will find themselves filing for bankruptcy within three to five years at the completion of their career. And many will eventually find themselves in jail. Consider this, 60% to 80% of professional athletes will file for bankruptcy within three to five years after they retire from their sport. The Cancerous player is at greater risk. The impact on the family is devastating. (Read more)

A Great Loss

Deborah Sawyer, a longtime mentor to many women in business and the founder and CEO of Environmental Design International in Chicago, has died after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Ms. Sawyer was a superb example of leadership and mentorship. I recommend the article found in "bizwomen" for your review.

Take Some Time

I am often asked for leadership advice based on my Marine Corps experience for use in business. This section is providing short leadership tips you can use in becoming an Exceptional Leader. Being good on any given day is easy. Being exceptional requires daily effort. Enjoy the read.

The summer is rapidly coming to an end. Every leader must rest to stay on top of their game.

Last month I wrote about toughening up. This month I remind you to take some time for yourself and relax. As leaders, we all need to recharge our batteries. Tired leaders make mistakes.

Take a break, breath, relax; read something for enjoyment, not work. You will be better for it and so will your organization.

Enjoy the end of the summer. You earned it.

Current Happenings

Aug 2016

The Law Enforcement Series: 21^st Century Community Policing and Cultural Competency Course was given at Delta Community College in Michigan. The Course was an overwhelming success, and we are invited back to give the course again in Feb 2017! Details to follow.

Setp 2016

The highly acclaimed 21^st Century Community Policing and Cultural Competency Course will be coming Online. We are planning a "soft" launch of the program.

Interested Law Enforcement agencies should contact us at info@FortitudeConsult.com for details.

Oct 2016

Law Enforcement Series: 21^st Century Community Policing and Cultural Competency will be given in Washington State at a location soon to be identified.

Nov 2016

We are listening to the needs of Law Enforcement. As a result of your requests, we are working to have the Law Enforcement Series: 21^st Century Community Policing and Cultural Competency ON-LINE!!!