Size Really Does Matter
I recently got to spend some time at a working farm and family friendly venue with animals to pet, a hay maze, some slides, a little zip line, and some …
10 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
Leadership and confidence usually go hand in hand. But sometimes you feel awkward or even silly. You may feel silly and awkward inside, but you can learn to overcome those …
The Value of Perspective
Perhaps this article today will deal more about life than about leadership. But, who knows? I am just going to let my thoughts flow and see where they take me. …
The Value of a Translator
I had an incredible opportunity yesterday to speak on a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. I am currently on a business trip to Bangalore, India …
Is it Time for a Post-Mortem?
OK, the title is a little morbid. Especially in light of the fact that I have been really sick with the flu and now I find myself in a part …
Leadership Lesson from the Flu
Influenza-B. The was the emphatic word from the nurse at the after-hours clinic last Monday. That certainly explained why I felt like I had been hit by a freight train. …
Confessional Leadership
Confession is good for the soul, right? If that is true, then here is a confessional moment. I have made many mistakes in the many leadership roles that I have …
Conflict and Leadership
I have been thinking a lot lately about conflict and conflict resolution. We are certainly seeing it played out on a daily basis in the news. Although I think we …
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 …
Accidental Leadership
There was a famous novel written in 1985 that became an Academy award winning movie in 1988. (The Academy was won in 1989, but who is that picky?) It was …