Starfleet Leadership Academy

Nov. 29, 2021

Failure as Teacher

  Today we’re looking at The Next Generation episode, “It’s Elementary, My Dear Data.” This episode has the opportunity to challenge our thinking about two things: the way we treat neurodivergent people in the workplace…

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Nov. 25, 2021

My Thanksgiving Message - 2021

Every year I write a Thanksgiving message to my teams. I want to share that message with all of you as well.     Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I love it because it combines two of my favorite things: gratitude and foo…

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Nov. 22, 2021

Multiplication: Identifying and Nurturing Skills in Others

    Today I want to talk about one of the greatest ways to lead well. No, I’m not talking about increasing your self-discipline or making more goals or expanding your influence. I want to talk about multiplication. Multipli - wha…

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Nov. 15, 2021

The Next Generation of Leaders: Picard and Riker

As the premiere episode in the new series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Encounter at Farpoint introduces us to Captain Jean-Luc Picard and William Riker. Here is our first chance to consider what kind of leaders they are and what we can learn f…

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Nov. 8, 2021

The Catwalk of Professional Relationships

  As you know, this blog exists to provide leadership development through the lens of Star Trek. Each episode we analyze usually holds within it multiple leadership examples that we can learn from. Unfortunately, that is not the case with The …

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Nov. 1, 2021

Achieving Success

  In modern culture, success is a driving force for many. Success personally, in health and relationships. Success professionally, in projects and achievements. Success is an admirable goal. But let’s face it, it’s kind of vague. W…

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Oct. 25, 2021

Identify, Develop, Release: Voyager, Homestead

  What does it take to develop as a leader? What are the signs that you, or someone you’re mentoring, are growing in their skills? Can you identify the markers of a leader who is ready to move on to their next challenge? Today’s …

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Oct. 18, 2021

Starfleet Leadership Academy Wins Gold in 16th Annual w3 Awards

The Cutting-Edge Leadership Development Podcast Outlines Tangible Leadership Skills Through the Lens of Star Trek   (PORTLAND, OR) - The wonderful thing about film and television is that they often tell a much greater story than the plot. Mov…

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Oct. 18, 2021

Open Communication

  Quality communication is the foundation of all good relationships. I don’t have to tell you that. But what quality communication entails, specifically in the workplace, may be more elusive. Let’s explore some practical ideas on…

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Oct. 14, 2021

Achieving A Work-Life Balance

The term "balance" implies that there are opposing forces in play, each trying to pull in opposite directions.   In this case, those forces are namely, well, your workplace (virtual or real) and your personal life.   Now, if you don'…

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