There are some genuine considerations for the would-be protégé. In fact, there are four that I would have you consider today. We need to identify a leader that is worthy …
I Didn’t Know It Was That Bad
I got one of those lovely letters from the Homeowners Association that no one likes to receive. It told me that my driveway was too dirty. And it told me …
When to Charge Ahead
How do we determine when we are to charge ahead as leaders or leave it alone and deal with it another day? Never put off until tomorrow . . . …
Projecting and Reflecting
Our followers will reflect whatever you project. It is just that simple. It is also just that scary. Many years ago when our children were very young, I was joking about …
Don’t Be Silly
There is a quote by Adlai Stevenson that is rattling inside my head today. It has leadership implications both at home and at work. Here are the words of Adlai …
Is it Time for a Post-Mortem?
OK, the title is a little morbid. Especially in light of the fact that I have been really sick with the flu and now I find myself in a part …
Conflict and Leadership
I have been thinking a lot lately about conflict and conflict resolution. We are certainly seeing it played out on a daily basis in the news. Although I think we …
Adaptive and Agile Leadership
So many of the world’s problems, and the issues that organizations, businesses, and people face every day can seem intractable and unsolvable. Leadership consultants Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow and Marty …