Today we celebrate the 237th anniversary of our declaration of independence. Today we honor the founding “fathers” of our nation. I feel like calling them the founding “leaders” today. I …
Elected Leaders vs. Influential Leaders – Part 2
I promised a follow-up to my article last week. I was hoping for a little more input from you as fellow leaders before I provided this follow-up piece. But, this …
Dan Zevin and Fatherhood Friday
Lately all my friends are worried that are turning into their fathers. I’m worried I’m not. Dan Zevin For those of you unfamiliar with Dan Zevin, he is a comedian, …
Leadership and Values
There is a theory of leadership known as the “great man” theory. It states that great leaders are simply more “heroic” than others. And further, their innate qualities, skills or …
Shake it. Don’t Break it.
You wouldn’t think this sort of article would be necessary, would you? Unfortunately, it is. It seems that men shaking hands is a bit of a lost art. Consider the …
Leadership and Conflict
I have been thinking a lot lately about conflict and conflict resolution. I think we can all agree that some level of conflict is unavoidable. However, how we face it …
Sunshine and Sleepless Nights
I remember when our children were very young. One woke up laughing, the other, not so much. For those of you who know my family, I will leave you to …
Elected Leaders vs. Influential Leaders
Here is challenge that you may have to face at some point in your leadership career. You will encounter two types of leaders. Elected leaders and Influential leaders. Have you …
That Kind of Father
Last week I asked the audience to submit a story about their father or being a father. It could be serious or it could be funny. In the end, I …
Choices and Perspective
You walk in the door from a very long day of work. It is hot and you are tired. Child: “Hey Daddy! Wanna play hide and go sneak?” Father (Thinking …