This past weekend, I had the privilege of interviewing two Navy SEALs for our bi-annual Man Night at New Hope Eastlake. The wisdom that poured from their lips astounded me several times throughout the interview. Here are the key takeaways that will help you on your own leadership journey: Humility is everything. Ambition may get … Continue reading 5 Leadership Lessons from Two Navy SEALs
Author: JC Hurtado-Prater | Leadership Professor + Consultant
JC Hurtado-Prater serves as Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Leadership at the Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University where he oversees the graduate business and leadership programs. In addition, through his company, Bluestone Consulting, LLC, JC serves as a leadership consultant for executives and teams at global organizations such as Johnson + Johnson, Cisco, Visa, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Harbor Freight, Park Hyatt and more.
A veteran of the United States Army, JC earned a BA from UCLA, MBA through Saint Joseph’s College and is currently completing his doctorate in business administration through Indiana Wesleyan University. Passionate about community service in San Diego, JC serves on several local boards for organizations such as UC San Diego, South Bay Community Services, Thrivent Financial Southwest Region and Southwestern College Foundation. JC resides in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego, CA. In his free time, JC enjoys reading, working out and kayaking the California coast.
Reflection… Good for Your Soul (And Your Team)
Life should be a path of continual growth. For yourself personally. For your team. For your organization. Yet, growth requires understanding where we have come from in relation to where we are going. This understanding requires reflection. As the week comes to an end, are you planning some time to reflect? To look back in … Continue reading Reflection… Good for Your Soul (And Your Team)
Embrace The Suck…and Grow
It’s Monday... back to the grind. Back to the office. Back to the details. Back to the uphill climb towards the next goal. Every job has its shining moment. Yet, in order to reach the shining moment, we must persevere through the suck (all the not-so-fun details). Even more, we must embrace the suck. We … Continue reading Embrace The Suck…and Grow
7 Reasons Why You Need Negative People On Your Team
You know the person. You are thinking of them right now. Negative Nancy. Gloomy Glen. Pessimistic Patty. Bleak Bill. Every team has them. If you don’t know who that person is on your team, you’re it. These are the people who have the ability to walk into any room and suck the air right out … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Need Negative People On Your Team
“There’s Always Somebody Working Harder Than You”
I am not a sports guy... but I love the Super Bowl. Outside of Christmas and the 4th of July, this might be my favorite “holiday.” The excitement. The competition. The top two teams in nation coming face to face in a battle for the Lombardi trophy. It’s contagious. Yet, my focus every year is … Continue reading “There’s Always Somebody Working Harder Than You”
The Leadership Playbook 