The older I get, the more “interested” I am in Fatherhood. I am interested because I believe that there is a compounding or cumulative effect of being a good father. …
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. You all know by now how much …
Does It Pay To Be Emotionally Intelligent?
Would you agree with me that the ability to “read” people would be a handy skill to have? According to a recent paper in the Journal of Organizational Behavior, if …
You Can Only Steer A Moving Ship
You can’t steer a ship that isn’t already moving in some direction. Think about it. The propeller must be spinning and a ship must be in motion in order to …
“Help Ever – Hurt Never” and the Lost Skill of Discernment
I saw a bumper sticker on the way to meet a friend for breakfast this morning. It said “Help Ever – Hurt Never.” I thought “What a great idea.” And …
Can There Be Change Without Chaos?
We all know that managing through change is never easy. But you can increase your chances of inducing change without chaos by leading through change instead of just managing through …
Blending In vs. Standing Out
When I graduated from college in 1983, and started to look for jobs, I had to do two things during interviews. First I had to convince employers that I …
Legacy Leadership – Part 5 – Living a Worthy Legacy Now
If I told you today that you would die on November 7, 2024 at midnight, how would you spend the next 10 years of your life? If I told …
Leading With Humility
We have just experienced a bit of a momentous election here in the U.S. And we are seeing changes in the upcoming Congress such as have not been seen …
Leadership Lessons from Texas History
I wasn’t born in Texas. But I got here as quickly as I could. We moved to Texas during the summer of 1998. And we have found Texas to …