Shepherds, Sheepdogs, and Sheep
Going back to the early days of LeadershipVoices.com, you will find some thoughts and words expressed by some guest authors on the importance of being a “sheepdog” and guarding the …
A Leadership Culture
I have opined much recently on the importance of building more leaders instead of just building followers. That is on of the hallmarks of an organization with a “Leadership Culture.” …
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 …
Building Leaders: A Better Model
Outside of the moral absolutes that we would all commonly accept, there really aren’t a wholly agreed upon set of absolutes for the many pursuits of our lives. And, although …
Leadership Focus: A Reminder
I have said many times, and I repeat again right now. You never know from where your inspiration for writing will come. For me, over the last two Sunday afternoons, …
Really Important Leaders
The elections are finally over. Some are happy. Some are not. Some are anxious. Some are scared. I have a mixture of all of those emotions. So, I am intentionally …
Know Your Followers
One of the factors that were most important for me back in the days when I was a professional speaker was a maxim that I learned from the former actor …
Why Would Anyone Want YOU To Lead Them?
Halloween has just ended and the airwaves are full of Christmas music. Are we just going to bypass Thanksgiving altogether? I certainly hope not. Thanksgiving is a time of reflection …
Be Respectable and Be Respectful
Are you worthy of respect as a leader? Are you respectful of your followers and those around you? Those are the two topics to consider today as we continue this …