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I owe a big thanks to the guest bloggers who shared their wisdom and perspective with our readers throughout 2015. Here are the most popular #WhatsTheRisk blogs of 2015: *Click the title to read the full blog.*     #### **10. [Working For Whippersnappers](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/working-for-whippersnappers)** *by Jerry Scott, Chief Operating Officer at Gibson* What makes a leader? What characteristics would make a young leader the best choice to lead a department?   #### ** 9. [You Ain’t The Boss of Me](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/you-aint-the-boss-of-me)** *by Jerry Scott, Chief Operating Officer at Gibson* For companies to succeed long term, the quality of coaching throughout all levels of an organization must be addressed and enhanced.   #### **8. [Changing Of The Guard](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/changing-of-the-guard)** You need to view a changing of the guard as a natural occurrence. I’d say it is proof you’ve done something right.   #### **7. [Leadership: CrossFit Style](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/leadership-%E2%80%93-crossfit-style)** *by Tania Bengtsson, Director of Marketing & Innovation at Gibson* What if more leaders were like CrossFit coaches?   #### **6. [Lessons On Longevity From Hoosier Singer Songwriter John Mellencamp](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/lessons-on-longevity-from-hoosier-singer-songwriter-john-mellencamp)** *by Brad Serf, Principal at Gibson* John Mellencamp's life and career teaches us that the best shot at longevity requires an ongoing desire and passion to always do better.   #### **5. [Father’s Day Reflection From The Bride’s Dad](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/fathers-day-reflection-from-the-brides-dad)** *by Jerry Scott, Chief Operating Officer at Gibson* A reflection in honor of Father's Day.   #### **4. [So, You’re Awesome. Great. But Do You Want To GROW?](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/so-youre-awesome.-great.-but-do-you-want-to-grow)** *by Adam Kronk, Program Director for the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership* If we can foster a growth mindset, we will have happier, more resilient, harder-working employees.   #### **3. [In A Perfect World…What Does It Mean To Be a Self-Starter?](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/in-a-perfect-world-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-self-starter)** *by Rick Slagle, President and CEO for Majority Builders* How much success would our organizations continue to have today if we didn’t develop self-starters?   #### **2. [The Essence Of Teamwork](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/the-essence-of-teamwork)** *by Phil D’Amico, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Majority Builders* Attaining complete selflessness or the total commitment to a team effort is often not as easy as it may sound. Where does this focus on team start?   #### **1. [Pay It Forward](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/pay-it-forward)** The importance of paying it forward. Can you really ever pay someone back? But that doesn't mean we don't owe it and that we can't try.   **Thank you to all our bloggers and readers for making this another awesome year of blogging. I’m looking forward to 2016!** *If you are interested in contributing to the Gibson blog, please [send us an email](mailto:ktryniecki@gibsonins.com).  * ###### Topics: [Executive](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/topic/executive) ![Tim Leman](https://via.placeholder.com/100x100.jpg/e0e7ee) #### Written by [Tim Leman](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/blog/author/tim-leman) Tim is Chief Strategy Officer at Unison Risk Advisors and CEO at Gibson. He joined Gibson in 2005 as the Director of the Employee Benefits Practice and became a principal in 2007. He was named President in 2009 and CEO in 2011. 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