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About jeffclapperproject

I am a proud veteran and I come from a family of proud veterans. I’ve served with some of the best people on this planet and have been fortunate enough to lead a few of them in peacetime and war. Much like a very select few, I’ve truly seen the absolute best and worst of humanity. I am a communicator, a broadcast journalist, videographer and public relations professional by trade, a father, husband and proud American by choice. I’ve done okay by my professions over the last 20 years, won a few awards and made some great products, but my real passion is leading, mentoring and educating people. It’s an awesome responsibility and challenge to be charged with building successful teams, molding talent and motivating people to become part of something greater than them. But I love it. I truly enjoy it--the good, the bad, and a chance to see someone you’ve led and mentored succeed. I was taught very early on in my military career to take care of your people, equip them to flourish, mentor and train them to ultimately replace you. I was also taught by a series of awesome mentors that there is a distinct difference between a manager and a leader. Both are necessary, but only one develops a person for the future. I’ve learned a thing or two over the past two decades, and having built, led, trained and mentored teams of two to 650 people, I feel qualified enough to offer advice, commentary and counsel on leadership, team building and the ability to grow people as individuals and professionals. I hope you will benefit from and enjoy what I have to share. Cheers, Jeff Clapper

Leadership is a competition

Competition is healthy for most. Rivalry and war often bring forth innovation, ideas and lessons-learned through unmitigated success and abstract failure. American business leaders since the turn of the century have embraced competition as a necessity for progress and profits.  … Continue reading

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When the 4-hour workweek becomes 40

     One hundred and seven years ago, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto put forth the idea of the 80/20 principle. In his time, this principle was applied to land ownership and even pea pods. Infamous time hacker, best selling author … Continue reading

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Leadership: Equal parts competitor and cooperator

     The U.S. Military is among the very best in the world at mobilizing, equipping, training and growing effective managers and skillful leaders. The military benefits from an active learning laboratory in many worldwide locales that enables real-life, real-time … Continue reading

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Attitudes and behaviors are everything

     It can be easy for a manager or leader to lose sight of the importance of individual attitudes and behaviors in the success of any organization. A diligent manager is more apt to focus on the process versus … Continue reading

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Being lonely at the top means you’re doing it wrong

Being lonely at the top means you’re doing it wrong.

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Being lonely at the top means you’re doing it wrong

Several times in my professional career I’ve heard peers state that it’s lonely being at the top of the organizational pyramid. My response is always the same: then you’re doing it wrong. A leader (or manager) should never be lonely … Continue reading

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Welcome…

I know what you are thinking: another blog. Another potential time waster in a world where one too many feel the need to share their chili recipes, coupon championing and entrepreneurial passions. While I do enjoy chili, I promise that this … Continue reading

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