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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Principles of Intentional Mentoring
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 …
Building Leaders: A Better Model
Outside of the moral absolutes that we would all commonly accept, there really aren’t a wholly agreed upon set of absolutes for the many pursuits of our lives. And, although …
Leadership Focus: A Reminder
I have said many times, and I repeat again right now. You never know from where your inspiration for writing will come. For me, over the last two Sunday afternoons, …
Why Would Anyone Want YOU To Lead Them?
Halloween has just ended and the airwaves are full of Christmas music. Are we just going to bypass Thanksgiving altogether? I certainly hope not. Thanksgiving is a time of reflection …
Leadership Comes From Experience
As a leader, I am always seeking experiences that will make me a better leader. As a “follower”, I crave experienced and proven leaders. What we need is something that …