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 …
Can You Have Success In Leadership Without Struggle?
Can you? I am really asking this question. And I am of the opinion that you do not. Notice that I didn’t say “cannot.” Because I suppose it is mathematically possible. But I think …
Baidu and the Persistent Pursuit of Leadership
There are many things that we take for granted in life. “Google” is probably high on that list. At least it is for me. That is until I took my …
The Education of a Leader
The education of a minister should not end with the theological school, but should be prolonged, like that of a teacher or physician, to the latest day of his …
The Magic of Compounding “Interest”
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 …