Guard Your Gates

THE BLOG

Category: Commitment

  • HEADWINDS

    By Rod Patterson, MBA There is no doubt that the movement to make the corporate playing field more diverse has an uphill climb in the coming years. In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” he shared an exchange he had on a flight from the United

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  • DEFYING GRAVITY

    Gravity is an invisible force that pulls everything down, anchoring us to the earth. I felt that force for three years, and yet, in 2024, I experienced a personal triumph that defied this gravitational pull—I graduated with my MBA. In a graduating class filled with brilliant Generation Z students, I felt out of place. A

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  • Are You Knight Worthy?

    In one of the most memorable scenes from Game of Thrones, we witness Jaime Lannister knight Brienne of Tarth, breaking traditional norms and recognizing her true worth. Jaime’s words resonate deeply: “In the name of the warrior, I charge you to be Brave. In the name of the father, I charge you to be just.

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  • FOLLOW ME

    by Rod Patterson Don’t confuse the number of followers someone has with their effectiveness as a leader. Do people follow you? Who are you following? In past times, in order to gain followers, you had to be a person of substance, character, and deep conviction. Today, you can simply click a button to become a

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  • HITTING THE BULLSEYE

    Hitting the Bullseye: Navigating Goals, Dreams, and Deadlines In the pursuit of success, we often find ourselves navigating a complex landscape of goals, dreams, and deadlines. Jim Kwik, renowned for his insights on accelerated learning and productivity, emphasizes that a goal is more than just a dream—it’s a dream with a date on it. The

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  • Successful People Know How to A.C.T.

    While on your road to success, take these three fundamental keys with you: Be Available Be Committed Be Teachable These are attributes that you will find exhibited in people who stand out. They make it a habit to—be available, be committed, and be teachable. This is especially true with respect to personal and professional growth.

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