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 …
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 …
What Does a Leader Say?
What does Mimi always say? That was the question that we asked our youngest grandchild as we were sitting around the dining room table yesterday afternoon. For those of you …
What Does Leadership Feel Like?
I just couldn’t resist one more article in this series. This last one will deal with how leadership feels — both for the leader and the follower. Maybe it is …
What Does Leadership Look Like?
Have you ever done a Google image search for the word “leader?” If you have, you’ve probably noticed a lot of mountain climbing, pointing, flag carrying, and little stick …
Blind Spots — We all have them
Blind spots. We all have them. Yes, even YOU have them. For many of us, these blind spots are related to those traits or behaviors of those that we hold …
EI’s Most Challenging Relationships
I had the opportunity to speak recently to a group of senior level staff and leaders from various organizations. My topic was “E.I. for the Job Seeker.” And it took …
Emotional Intelligence
I have not always been a “reader”. Most of my reading over the years has been to my children and grandchildren. It is only in the last several years that …
Accountability ≠ “Gotcha!”
Once again I want to remind you of my deep love for great pithy quotes. And today is no exception. In fact, it hit me right between the proverbial eyes. …