As I sit here this morning and gather my thoughts, I am tired. I am feeling my age. And I am feeling the effects of the last several months. It …
Serving on a Board – Part 3
We have covered the role of a body or group of leaders known as a board. And we have covered the role of the individual within that body. Now it …
Vision = “What” and Leadership = “How”
My own personal journey toward understanding various forms of leadership began many years ago. It began in a medium-sized church in Marietta, Georgia in 1983. I was 22 years of …
What Does a Leader Say?
What does Mimi always say? That was the question that we asked our youngest grandchild as we were sitting around the dining room table yesterday afternoon. For those of you …
What Does Leadership Sound Like?
Wow! The feedback that I received from so many of you about the “look” of leadership was amazing. And, even if I had not already planned today’s article as a …
What Does Leadership Look Like?
Have you ever done a Google image search for the word “leader?” If you have, you’ve probably noticed a lot of mountain climbing, pointing, flag carrying, and little stick …
#LeadershipStrong in 2018
For any who live in or around Houston, TX and the south Texas region, you will be aware that #HoustonStrong became the hashtag that dominated social media in the aftermath …
Strength vs. Toughness
Coaching young leaders, and coaching those who aspire to lead, gives me incredible opportunities to take a look at all of the combinations of skills and traits that make up …
Accountability ≠ “Gotcha!”
Once again I want to remind you of my deep love for great pithy quotes. And today is no exception. In fact, it hit me right between the proverbial eyes. …
Principles of Intentional Mentoring
There are some genuine considerations for the would-be protégé. In fact, there are four that I would have you consider today. We need to identify a leader that is worthy …