I have been given a golden opportunity to share my thoughts on leadership from the perspective of having two very different and fulfilling careers. I will take this opportunity to …
I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad
Effective leadership is fashioned through activities, which chisel away excess material revealing the masterpiece within. One summer I learned a lot about leadership working with troubled and troubling teens constructing …
Leading Through the Doldrums
I once thought I had nothing to say about leadership, that I had nothing valuable to contribute that had not already been said by others. That may still be …
From Co-Worker to Boss
Congratulations! You have just been promoted to manager in your department or at your company. Or, maybe you have made the decision to start your own company and many …
Leadership Principle in Breaking Bad
I just recently finished the last episode of the hit television show Breaking Bad. Yeah, I know, it took me awhile. Truth is, it took me so long to watch …
Develop Your Own Financial Game Plan – The Beginning
For many, the area of personal finance remains a mystery. Financial success seems elusive and nearly unattainable. Others think that things are fine in their world, that they’ll be one …
Through What Scope Is Leadership Seen?
Which is better, leaders that have a huge following or the men and women that take the time to invest in those they come in constant contact with in everyday …
Leadership Language: Old & New – Part 1
We can attract people with our language and we can turn them off just as quickly with the words we use. Which ones are the right ones? Which ones will …
A Charge to Lead!
There was a great quote in my company newsletter last month. To anyone who doesn’t receive that newsletter, here it is. “Leaders don’t create more followers, they create more leaders” …
Some Thoughts on Hemingway and Hunters
Recently, there has been somewhat of an uproar over police officers embracing a quote from an essay written by Ernest Hemingway. The quote reads, “There is no hunting like the …