I have been spending a lot of time at work recently helping to implement a project that is dividing those that will be affected by it. Some are very excited …
Lincoln – An Uncommon Leader
There is a lot of renewed interest in former presidents theses days. It has been said that THE greatest job in the world is the job of being the former …
Comparing Leaders of the Past and the Present
One of the questions and conversations that arise from time to time in my circle of influence is about leaders today and leaders from the past. Recently, I had a …
An Interesting Use of a Word
I think I need to think about this one. I think I may need to write about it as well.
The Tough Questions
This is the time of year when many of us as leaders are “asking the tough questions” about our organizations. It is the time of year when we seek to …
Thanksgiving and Football
My thoughts today run from family to football and back again. I hope that you are having a great day today and that it is filled with family, food, and …
A Thought to Begin Thanksgiving 2016
[shareable text=”Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. #thanksgiving”]Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude …
The Leader in the Second Chair
We are in an ugly political season. In fact, it may be the ugliest one in my lifetime. So, in light of that and from a political perspective, one of …
Be Compelling
I think that I have mentioned before that I just love a good quote. Today, I return to a quote that I wrote about several years ago. It deals with …
You are not here merely to make a living . . .
[shareable cite=”Woodrow Wilson” text=”You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enrich the world. “]You are not here merely to make a living. You are …