For many of us, getting organized and increasing productivity are two of our biggest goals entering each new year. They are probably only topped by “losing weight” or some other fitness …
The Big Let Down
It has been 2 days since Christmas. And you can go ahead and admit it. You are feeling a little let down after all of the excitement, aren’t you? The …
The Myth of the Perfect Christmas
It is not a perfect Christmas for us this year. Some of my family are not here. But it is still a “Merry” one. It is still one that is …
Wise Leaders Keep an Eye to the Future
We are close to Christmas Day. And we are given an opportunity each year to review the greatest story ever told. Also, there are leadership lessons that are in this story …
Leadership on a Hope and a Prayer
Real leadership is not done on a hope and a prayer. Yet all too often I hear, “I’ll figure it out as I go along and hope for the best.” …
Leadership Profile: Fightin’ Joe Dunford
It would be so easy to make this leadership profile all about a great military man. Many of you may not know him. Some of you may not have even …
Three Ways to Spot a Leader Wannabe
I recently wrote of my travels to China, the land of the fake Rolex. And in that article I wrote about the importance of discernment. Today I offer you a …
Five Skills You Need to Be a Better Up-Front Leader
They say that speaking in front of a group of people is one of the most dreaded things that we could be called on to do. So please don’t get …
What Happens When You Put a Bunch of Leaders in One Room?
I had the pleasure (No, really, I did!) of joining with a group of local leaders and entrepreneurs today for lunch. A very dear friend and trusted advisor invited me …
Can You Have Success In Leadership Without Structure?
Last week I ended the week with some thoughts on the nature of “struggle” and how it interacts with the leadership process. Today I want to look at the nature …