by Krystal Gail | Mar 23, 2026 | Reflections
If you are like most of us, you have probably put off difficult tasks from time to time, waiting for a better day, more energy, fewer complications, or any number of other reasons for not tackling them today. I know I can certainly find plenty of reasons—real or...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 22, 2026 | Reflections
Do you truly take ownership for everything that occurs in the organization you lead? In the military, one of the earliest lessons a leader learns is that they are responsible and accountable for everything the unit does—or fails to do. That is not always an easy...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 22, 2026 | Reflections
If you are like most of us, the natural tendency is to look for external explanations when things go wrong. We are quick to accept credit when things go well, yet just as quick to point to circumstances, other people, or bad luck when mistakes are made. In the moment...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 22, 2026 | Reflections
Leadership Reflection SeriesAccountability is one of the defining characteristics of effective leadership. It requires leaders to accept ownership of outcomes, take responsibility for their actions, model the behaviors they expect from others, and hold themselves and...
by Krystal Gail | Mar 10, 2026 | Reflections
Courage rarely appears as a single dramatic moment. More often it shows up in small decisions made every day. The courage to confront fear.The courage to do what scares you.The courage to persevere after failure.The courage to take the shot.The courage to swing again...