One of the growth and development activities that I assigned my employees at least once per year was to pick a function in the company, outside of HR, that they didn’t know or understand very well.

I get so sick of hearing employees being called “our company’s most valuable asset.”  And they are most likely sick of it too!
People are not assets, they are a resource.  A resource that can and will come and go as it pleases.

Growing up, one of my favorite NFL coaches was Tom Landry.  I loved the quiet, calm reserve he demonstrated; seemingly never frustrated or elated.  I remember watching in amazement for his non-reaction whenever they would score.

I recently read Tony Dungy’s book called Quiet Strength.  I always liked Tony Dungy even before reading his book.  But now, I have an immense respect for him as a leader and a person.  The reason why, in a word, is conviction.