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Dogs of Labor
Lessons in leadership from man’s best coworker.
Stories about work, trust, and how to lead without barking orders.
Because good leadership, like good training, starts with respect — not volume.
What working dogs can teach us about leadership.
Dogs of Labor isn’t about training dogs — it’s about understanding people.
The way a dog learns to trust, focus, and follow direction has everything to do with how we build teams and lead others. Years of managing projects, plants, and people taught me that the same principles apply everywhere — whether you’re guiding a retriever in the field or an engineer on the floor.
Clear expectations build confidence. Consistency builds trust. And praise — real, earned praise — carries more weight than fear ever will.
These stories draw from real life: long careers, loyal dogs, and the small moments that remind us what good leadership feels like. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they hit a nerve, but they all come back to one truth — how we treat the people who depend on us matters.
“You can’t lead through fear — not a team, not a dog, not for long.”
Featured Stories
Field Notes on Leadership
Every story pairs a dog’s instinct with a human truth — short reads that stick with you longer than a management seminar.
The Unspoken Leash – When Trust Replaces Control, Leadership Becomes Quiet — and Effective.
When the Dog Can Relax – Safety, structure, and the power of knowing someone else has the watch.
Fuel, Not Fear – Why praise builds endurance, and fear burns it out.
Leadership without the noise
You don’t need a corner office or a title to lead — just a steady hand and a clear voice.
The best leaders don’t bark commands; they set boundaries, show patience, and celebrate progress.
Dogs of Labor is about that kind of leadership — the kind that earns trust, builds teams, and lasts long after the day’s work is done.
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A quiet word before you go. Every working dog needs a job. Most of us do too.
Purpose isn't a burden - it's what keeps our tail wagging and our spirit steady.
Dogs of Labor celebrates that - not the titles or trophies, but the steady work of showing up, leading well, and staying true.
John Hamerlinck & Sage - your guides through these lessons on leadership and life.
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