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What Makes a Good Leader? Watching Two of Them Taught Me More Than Any Book

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Libraries are filled with books trying to answer what makes a good leader—and for good reason. It’s a question too large for a tidy list or a single post. But before theories and biographies, I had two firsthand examples. Watching how my dad and stepdad led—in very different worlds—taught me more about leadership than any definition ever could. Continue reading →

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Holding Convictions Without a Megaphone

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My beliefs haven’t shifted nearly as much as the way I carry them. Time, experience, and the responsibility of teaching have taught me that equipping young minds matters far more than persuading them. Conviction doesn’t require volume—and instruction should never become indoctrination. Continue reading →

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The Dreamer Who Dug Out the Muck

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve admired Walt Disney for as long as I can remember—maybe because I got to walk through the Magic Kingdom before it opened, or maybe because I’ve always been drawn to people who imagine worlds that don’t yet exist. If I could meet any historical figure, he’d be the one. After all, he’s the man who looked at Florida’s muddy lakes and simply said, “Not in my park,” then built magic from the ground up. Continue reading →

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Drawn Toward Leadership

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Historically, I’ve found myself stepping into leadership roles—sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance. When I went back to college after the Air Force, I accepted the position of editor of The Campus Voice at FCCJ. Later at UNF, I ran … Continue reading →

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Nine keys to building a better business team

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to work for some wonderful companies, and in the process, have had a number of great bosses. Unfortunately I’ve also worked for some less-than-wonderful bosses who shall remain nameless in this space. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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