Comments on: Kerrying On: When the Going Gets Tough

By: Charlene McIlwraith-Sorken

Charlene McIlwraith-Sorken — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:25:05 +0000

In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt…”No one can make me feel inferior without my consent.” Desperate for Change works at a place of employment where leadership has failed, but this does not mean he/ she must feel demoralized, unless he/she has consented to feel demoralized. What can he/she do to impact his/her culture at work? REFUSE to feel demoralized, ACKNOWLEDGE others at every turn – whenever possible and BE the change so badly needed. Soon others will recognize his/her efforts, it will catch on and the tide’s will turn.

By: J. Lynn Jones

J. Lynn Jones — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:54:27 +0000

As usual, your visit to the past was both entertaining and enlightening. I am fortunate to work with dedicated school and district administrators who have been dealing with “tough” times for many years due to economic stresses, reduced funding, and increased student behavior issues. Your quote about what organizations “ought to be like” describes the approach these remarkable leaders use when dealing with their ever increasing responsibilities. Thanks for sharing your keen insight into life’s challenges and solutions.

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:23:25 +0000

In reply to Brett Mills. Yes, the Coast Guard has changed a great deal by many people's account. Too many of us were abused for too long for the negative behavior to continue. People spoke up. New leaders took charge. Things got better.

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:21:49 +0000

In reply to Brian Taylor. I don't know what did happen. I'm hoping things went well for him (By the way, I disguised the name, of course.)

By: Brett Mills

Brett Mills — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:20:18 +0000

Far different Coast Guard than I was in. But, I entered 6 years later. Much of Coast Guard training depends on what one puts into it – what a member brings to the table. ALL of my Coast Guard training revolved around the good of the team. No one left behind. This is also current day Coast Guard practice. On the other hand, the Coast Guard, like other military branches, also had, and I’m sure has, it’s share of sniveling whiners.

By: Brian Taylor

Brian Taylor — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:02:02 +0000

Did you ever find out what happened to Jim Propopolis?

By: Julinda

Julinda — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:52:39 +0000

In reply to shiela. I was about to post a similar comment. "A few years later, when I took MBA classes, students were purposely pitted against one another. Collaboration was actually punished." That sounds like most educational settings, especially in grades K to 12.

By: kyle

kyle — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:57:18 +0000

Lower levels get things done by coercion. Higher by cohesion. The forest animals are not going to get along. Your disappointment is appreciated.

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:03:36 +0000

In reply to Christopher B. ("Kit") Sprague, USAFA '67. Good for your classmate!

By: Stu Peterson

Stu Peterson — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:57:19 +0000

Good blog! Showing a higher road.