“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 …
Wit & Wisdom from Dwight Eisenhower
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight Eisenhower We have all probably suffered under the kind of leadership that “Dairyman / …
Holding the Helm
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. Publilius Syrus We are living in difficult days. I am speaking globally. And I am speaking about our nation. And …
Wit & Wisdom – Gandhi and Yeltsin
I have always been fascinated by Ghandi. In fact, one of the most popular articles published on LeadershipVoices is an article about Gandhi and his leadership style. And today I …
Manday Quote: Ben Franklin
Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His providence. That He ought to be worshiped. That the most …
Looking Funny On A Horse
I have said many times that love a great and pithy little quote. And I stumbled upon this one the other day from Adlai Stevenson. Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (5 …
Ex glande quercus
I may have mentioned a time or two before that I love great quotes. The more obscure and pithier, the better. And if I can find a Latin quote, well, …
Manday Quote: Insecure Leadership
My Senior Pastor Gregg Matte made many penetrating statements in a recent sermon that caught my attention. But there is always that one “SQUIRREL” moment when my pastor mentions leadership …