Currently, I am observing the performance (or lack thereof) of six or seven non-profit boards. I have my eyes on a couple of profit-making ventures as well. If you are …
Leadership Culture
The purpose of leadership in any organization is to advance the mission, vision, scope, or provide a return on an investment. It is the strong leaders in an organization who …
Is Your Organization Off Pitch?
Tis the season for our children and our grandchildren to perform for us in their school and church musical concerts. I have already been to several programs and I loved …
Data – Don’t Ignore It
Data. Love it or despise. Just don’t ignore it. There are often equal amounts of art and science when it comes to leadership. So, let’s take a look at the …
You Can Conduct Valuable Team Meetings
Almost 2 weeks ago, I discussed team briefings and the importance of communications in the process. But I really didn’t take the time to address the mechanics of conducting a valuable …
Leadership Lessons from Tidying Up
Like many of you, I am still trying to work out some of the finer details from the goal setting that is so much a part of this time of …
Building It By Hand
I fondly remember the experience of constructing a rail line with a group of social cast-offs during two summer vacations. And in this concluding segment, I want to share with …
Leadership Requires Making It Permanent
In previous installments, I have been trying to challenge you to accept and use tension as a tool for establishing best practices. In addition, I have challenged you to use …
Leadership Requires Constant Evaluation
In the first installment of this series I drew a parallel between the tension needed to flex a straight piece of steel to create an oval train track and the …
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 …