This is the time of year when many of us as leaders are “asking the tough questions” about our organizations. It is the time of year when we seek to …
Thought Leadership
There was not as much backlash as I had anticipated. I was expecting a much stronger reaction from the leadership community where I hang out most of the time. There …
Thought Leadership
I am prepared for some potential backlash from my topic today. The article title may indicate a preconceived notion about thought leadership. But, in reality, I have not already made …
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 …
Be Teachable
They are called “Teachable Moments” and we assume that we are the “teacher” in those moments. But, have you ever considered that you might be the one in need of …
20 Things You Need In A New Leader
Perhaps we don’t really “need” a new leader. Maybe we just really “want” it. Do you ever feel that way? Change is inevitable. I know, that is so cliché. That …
Emotionally Adept Leaders
To make a case for one of them is to also make the case for the other. Because to truly grasp Emotional Intelligence (EI) and not put it into practice …
Nice Guys Finish Last
Maybe nice guys don’t finish “last.” But they often finish “late.” What do I mean when I say that? One of the most glaring leadership issues that I observe on …
Are You Likable?
I want to be liked. I think that everyone wants to be liked. Do you want to be liked? The question today is this: Do we need to be liked …
Are You a Courageous Leader?
If you were to list the top adjectives that best describe a leader that is worthy of following, what words would be on that list? For many of us, words …