Opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody has one. And some of them are a little funky. I am sorry for those initial thoughts which you are now desperately trying not …
Faster Horses
There is a great quote from automobile industrialist, Henry Ford, that has been on my mind lately. It deals with a leadership trait that is as in short supply today …
The Wit of the Staircase
The French seem to always be in possession of le mot juste (the right word). They indeed have a phrase for the moment following a tense or embarrassing incident that …
Pop the Question!
He who asks a question remains a fool for a few minutes. He who does not ask, remains a fool forever. ~ Chinese Proverb. I have mentioned so many …
Loneliness in All Aspects of Leadership
“There is a loneliness in all aspects of leadership.” This is a line from a speech given by a man named Gordon B. Hinckley to a group of students and …
“Help Ever – Hurt Never” and the Lost Skill of Discernment
I saw a bumper sticker on the way to meet a friend for breakfast this morning. It said “Help Ever – Hurt Never.” I thought “What a great idea.” And …
Leadership Lessons from 1776
“Men make history…not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for …
Sacrificial Leadership
Real leadership often involves sacrifice. And it is the sacrifices of those that have lead the way and who have forged a path to freedom and liberty that we remember …
Wit & Wisdom from Dwight Eisenhower
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight Eisenhower We have all probably suffered under the kind of leadership that “Dairyman / …
Holding the Helm
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. Publilius Syrus We are living in difficult days. I am speaking globally. And I am speaking about our nation. And …