We have studied George Washington since first grade. We think we know a lot about him. But I am not sure that what we think we know is really historically …
Leadership Means Sometime You Have to Push
Leadership means sometimes you have to move large groups of sometimes inanimate objects such as people and institutions in a forward direction. As a leader you are often a “pusher”. …
Looking Funny On A Horse
I have said many times that love a great and pithy little quote. And I stumbled upon this one the other day from Adlai Stevenson. Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (5 …
How to Conduct Team Briefings
Earlier in the week I discussed team briefings and the importance of communications in the process. But I really didn’t address the mechanics of conducting the team briefing. So, today, …
Without a vision . . . Without a leader . . .
I have heard many provide insight into the popular passage from Proverbs 29:18. In fact, I wrote about this very same passage back on January 1st of this year. In …
Looking Silly or Feeling Confident
Leadership and confidence usually go hand in hand. But sometimes you feel awkward or even silly. You may feel silly and awkward inside, but you can learn to overcome those …
Do it, ditch it, or delegate it
Here is one of those great little maxims that I heard many years ago and I solemnly avowed and affirmed that I would live by it until my dying days. …
Crucible of Crisis
Who likes a crisis? Who thrives in a crisis environment? Who loves conflict and turmoil? I know some have suggested that you should never waste a good crisis. But that …
“Thinking Gray” and “Listening Gray”
This one is going to rattle some folk’s cages. And that is OK with me. Part of the purpose of LeadershipVoices is to spur us to think in ways that …
Thermometer vs. Thermostat Leaders
Driving to work this morning and listening to the news I was again reminded of the need for real leadership in our culture today. And nowhere is that more pronounced …