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 Marty …
Ignorant or Oblivious Leaders
Did you have a chance yet to read my article on the importance of “thinking” from last week? If not, I think it is well worth the few moments to …
Leaders and Conflict
I have been thinking a lot lately about conflict and conflict resolution. I think we can all agree that some level of conflict is unavoidable. However, how we face it …
Rockhopper Penguins
It would be a great thing if I could choose from where inspiration would come. But that is not the case. Today it comes from a documentary that I was …
Going 1-on-1
There are a lot of concepts and skills that can be communicated in group settings. Seminars and conferences are great forums for idea and information exchange. But, if you want …
Know Your Followers
One of the factors that were most important for me back in the days when I was a professional speaker was a maxim that I learned from the former actor …
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 …
Be Genuine
One of the buzzwords bandied about these days is “genuine.” You will also see that used almost synonymously with the words “authentic” and “real.” But what does that mean? Almost …
Don’t Confuse Loving With Following
Feelings and emotions will deceive us. This is especially true when it comes to “love.” And it can be dangerous when it comes to how we view our leaders. What …
Be Polite and Be Approachable
Welcome to the second in a series of Leadership Basics that we all should reflect on now and again and that we should make sure are a part of our …