Opinions are like belly buttons. Everybody has one. And some of them are a little funky. I am sorry for those initial thoughts which you are now desperately trying not …
Faster Horses
There is a great quote from automobile industrialist, Henry Ford, that has been on my mind lately. It deals with a leadership trait that is as in short supply today …
The Wit of the Staircase
The French seem to always be in possession of le mot juste (the right word). They indeed have a phrase for the moment following a tense or embarrassing incident that …
Pop the Question!
He who asks a question remains a fool for a few minutes. He who does not ask, remains a fool forever. ~ Chinese Proverb. I have mentioned so many …
Loneliness in All Aspects of Leadership
“There is a loneliness in all aspects of leadership.” This is a line from a speech given by a man named Gordon B. Hinckley to a group of students and …
The Decline of a Nation?
In the past few days we have witnessed a distinctive parting between leadership and power. Including the loss of appreciation for our fellow man and the gratitude for those who …
“Help Ever – Hurt Never” and the Lost Skill of Discernment
I saw a bumper sticker on the way to meet a friend for breakfast this morning. It said “Help Ever – Hurt Never.” I thought “What a great idea.” And …
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 …
A Cosmic Do-Over?
In the sermon I heard on Sunday morning, there was a lot of talk about going back in time to live our lives differently. I was moved by some of …
All men dream
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who only dream by night in the dusty recesses of there minds, wake in the day to find it was in vain. But …