I am sure there has been much written about ethics in leadership but I wanted to share some insights recently revealed to me. I had a visit with some dear …
What Happens When You Put a Bunch of Leaders in One Room?
I had the pleasure (No, really, I did!) of joining with a group of local leaders and entrepreneurs today for lunch. A very dear friend and trusted advisor invited me …
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. You all know by now how much …
Passive Leadership
I am currently involved in a men’s study at my church and I have been having a hard time engaging with the group. It is because, honestly, it’s boring. …
Failure is a Reality
“There’s nothing funnier than someone else getting hurt,” I heard a comedian say. “As long as you know they are not hurt permanently,” he continued. “And as long as …
Four Characteristics of Good Crisis Leaders
Thirteen years ago today, on September 11, 2001, we witnessed both the destructive power of evil leadership and the resilient power of heroic leadership. We saw heroic leadership in the …
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 …
The Great Man Theory
You may have heard people saying, “Great leaders are God-gifted, not man-made”? This quote reflects the results of a very popular (apparently) theory known as Great Man Theory of Leadership, …
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 …
How I Found Life in the Cemetery
Have you ever found yourself going through life, day after day just going through the motions? You sense inside that you were meant for something bigger and greater, but you …