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 …
Be A Mentor
In a recent article, I tackled the need for leaders to be “teachable.” And we certainly must be. But leaders must also be teaching — or, in my words, leaders …
Be Generous
Leaders that folks want to follow are generous by nature. That doesn’t mean they give you money. That means that they have a giving spirit or a generous heart. Generosity …
How to Choose a Coach?
By now you may be beginning to see the value of having a leadership coach who will work with you and guide you along the journey of life. But, how …
Older and Wiser
I remember when my father-in-law was still alive. His name was John. But he was known to us as “Grandaddy”. He was a great man. He was a patient man. …
Free Advice
I have been speaking to a lot of “young” (really they are just new bloggers) lately. Each of them is addressing the gap that exists between the amount of good, …
Play Your Loser Card
It would be a mistake to assume that you will only get great leadership insights from folks who are much older than you. Sometimes they come from your peers. And …
The Hike to One Tree Hill
Just having a compass doesn’t really make you a leader. This realization came to me while watching my oldest grandson on a hike yesterday. We were visiting the beautiful Shelburne …
Five Fundamentals for Young Leaders
It is graduation season. In fact, I attended a graduation celebration today for some very impressive young women who are graduating from high school. And it is Summer Intern season …
Nurturing Young Leaders
Welcome to the final Leadership Lesson from the Saguaro Cactus. I never expected this level of inspiration from a desert plant. One of the things that I noticed about the …