“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 …
Legacy Leadership – Part 4 – Leaving a Legacy
You and I can have an impact upon others that outlasts your lifespan on this earth. In fact, it is unavoidable. The big question is whether or not that …
Genuine Leadership
I just returned from a week long business trip to Shanghai, China. It was a mind-blowing experience to say the least. I found the (arguably) largest city on the planet …
Legacy Leadership – Part 3 – Restoring a Legacy
Restoring. Restoration. Something is either broken or old. In either case, the word connotes that something needs to be repaired. I am not sure exactly how that aligns with …
Legacy Leadership – Part 2 – Building a Legacy
Building a legacy involves many things. It involves a high degree of introspection. Legacy leaders are constantly asking themselves questions about their activities and interests. Here are just a …