I guess I am still not done with the whole “like-ability” discussion. So, I continue the discussion with a warning to beware of the lure to be likable. Leaders are …
The Genesis Model of Creative Leadership
Creative leaders draw the best thinking out of the individual team members before calling a general brainstorming session. This is the assertion in Chapter 1 of Tom Harper’s book, Leading …
Three Things About Failure
How many times have you heard that failure is just a stepping-stone to success? Although it is true, it is not very helpful just knowing that little tidbit. The fact …
The Big Let Down
It has been 2 days since Christmas. And you can go ahead and admit it. You are feeling a little let down after all of the excitement, aren’t you? The …
The Myth of the Perfect Christmas
It is not a perfect Christmas for us this year. Some of my family are not here. But it is still a “Merry” one. It is still one that is …
Wise Leaders Keep an Eye to the Future
We are close to Christmas Day. And we are given an opportunity each year to review the greatest story ever told. Also, there are leadership lessons that are in this story …
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 …