“It is more important to the rest of the world that your American president appear or be or be perceived to be a leader than for him to actually be …
Manic Monday: Evernote
On of the things that is becoming more and more clear to me as I get busier and busier with my “day job” and the growth of Leadership Voices is …
Just What is Coaching Anyway?
One of the great things about being involved in leadership development and coaching is the opportunity to be constantly learning and developing your own skills in these areas. They say …
I am not a buffoon. And I don’t need a new tie.
Sunday is Father’s Day. And from this man’s perspective, there is no non-Christian holiday or special day that is more important to our society and to our culture than Father’s …
Is it really leadership if I don’t know I am doing it?
Is it really leading if I don’t know it is happening? That is the question that I have begun pondering in the last few days. For those of you that …
The Importance of Order
I was reminded again last night about the importance of order and decluttering in the life of a leader. Clutter and the lack of order steals our attention and robs …
Waiting on the World to Change
Well, I can honestly say that I don’t think I have ever heard a John Mayer song sung in church before the pastor got up to preach. Tomorrow, I won’t …
Loneliness in Leadership
In February of 2012, Harvard Business Review featured a story acknowledging that it is lonely being the CEO. The article noted that it’s isolating at the top. Now, if you are at all like me it …
Coming Attractions: Leadership Language
As a leader, am I hanging on to the past or am I grabbing on to the future? This is an important question to consider because it speaks to our …
Sacrificial Leadership
Real leadership often involves sacrifice. And it is the sacrifices of those that have lead the way and who have forged a path to freedom and liberty that we remember …