I am putting the final touches on a manuscript. One of the tasks given to me by my editor is to chase down a quote that I plan to use …
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 …
Battlestar Voices, the Skirmish with the Fifth “S”
I have been through several 5S training modules during the different stops in my career path. 5S is a methodology generated by Japanese manufacturing to improve the organization of a …
Adaptive Leadership
So many of the world’s problems, and the issues that organizations, businesses, and people face every day can seem intractable and unsolvable. Leadership consultants Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow and …
Listening for the Future
Great leaders are always “listening for the future” all the while staying grounded in the here and the now. That sounds impressive and insightful. But what does it mean? …
Waiting on the World to Change
Well, I can honestly say that I don’t think I have ever heard a John Mayer song sung in church before the pastor got up to preach. Tomorrow, I won’t …
Coming Attractions: Leadership Language
As a leader, am I hanging on to the past or am I grabbing on to the future? This is an important question to consider because it speaks to our …
Celebrating, Taking a Break and Some Changes
Leadership Voices entered 2014 with a full head of steam thanks to a strong finish to 2013. We have seen our readership grow beyond our wildest dreams. Since we started …
Lots of Changes Going On
There are a lot of changes going on at LeadershipVoices. We are gaining momentum and traffic on the blog is greater than ever. “Manday” has been a huge success. Rene …