We were supposed to board the plane at 2:50 pm and be “wheels up” at 3:19 pm. That was the plan. But the incoming plane arrived with three broken seats …
Serving on a Board – Part 3
We have covered the role of a body or group of leaders known as a board. And we have covered the role of the individual within that body. Now it …
Serving on a Board – Part 2
Help! I was just elected to serve on a board. Has that ever happened to you? If so, then I have some more guidance for you this week. Last …
Serving on a Board
Currently, I am observing the performance (or lack thereof) of six or seven non-profit boards. I have my eyes on a couple of profit-making ventures as well. If you are …
The Value of Loyal Followers
Someone gave me an opportunity to speak at a high school commencement this past weekend. It was an extraordinary honor. Watch in the coming days for some thoughts from that …
Vision = “What” and Leadership = “How”
My own personal journey toward understanding various forms of leadership began many years ago. It began in a medium-sized church in Marietta, Georgia in 1983. I was 22 years of …
Are You a Visionary Leader?
I am fortunate to be involved with several non-profit organizations. They range from religious, to academic, to secular. Even those that are not religious know one of the passages in …
Leadership Lessons from a Round of Golf
I had a chance to play a round of golf last Friday with a couple of friends. But there was another person to join the round of golf — a …
Proof of Leadership
It is easy to look like a leader when everything is going well. I think we can make the argument that everything is not going well. We are living in …
Don’t Be Afraid To Look Funny
I am putting the final touches on a manuscript. One of the tasks given to me by my editor is to chase down a quote that I plan to use …