“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln LODD: History:

“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasow LODD: History:

My wife and I fixed this for the first time last year. Martha Stewart’s One Pan Pasta will now be one of our “go to” dinners. We added some Zucchini and yellow squash we had in the fridge and enjoyed a wonderful meal while only dirtying one pan! I’m not sure how it would scale […]

No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it. – Andrew Carnegie LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

“If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.” – Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys Head Coach 1960-1988. LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

“It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past — a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish […]

“If everyone is always thinking the same, maybe no one’s really thinking!” – Firefighter Michael Frazer, BWI Fire Rescue LODD: Major Incidents: Training: History:

We all identify as “Firefighters”, from the “Boot” to the “Chief”, we all all Firefighters. I think this is a great thing! But, it can have it’s down side as well. We all have to remember, each time we get promoted, it is like starting a new job. We all have to learn our way. […]

“In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved.” – Mike Kryzewski LODD: History:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams LODD: On this day in History