Paying Attention
We are all supposed to “pay attention”. And indeed it does cost us something. We do “pay” for being attentive. But why are we to be attentive? And how are …
Are You a Guide or Explorer?
What kind of leader are you? Are you a Guide? Or are you an Explorer? Are both of these leaders with just different skill sets? What is the difference? A …
New Beginnings
Everyone loves to have a new beginning. To be sure, we all need new beginnings. Some come everyday. Some come during certain seasons in life. A new beginning is the …
Beware of the Lure to be Likable
I guess I am still not done with the whole “like-ability” discussion. So, I continue the discussion with a warning to beware of the lure to be likable. Leaders are …
The Genesis Model of Creative Leadership
Creative leaders draw the best thinking out of the individual team members before calling a general brainstorming session. This is the assertion in Chapter 1 of Tom Harper’s book, Leading …
Overlooking “Capability” for “Like-ability”
One of the biggest problem that I see in many organizations is our willingness to overlook “capability” for “like-ability.” What does that mean? It means that many times we are …
Strategic Leadership’s Distinct Roles
I have spent a great deal of time in my last few articles camping out on the subject of strategic leadership. We have examined the ancient roots of it. We …
Motivation and the Greater Good
I want to take a moment to examine the heart, character, inner thoughts and motives of one who desires to lead. This is a helpful practice that we each ought …
Lead Yourself First!
I have found myself doing some internal reflection lately. I have figured out, that for me to be effective as a leader, I need to be able to lead myself. …
Is Self-Esteem Affecting Your Leadership?
Leadership is as much about emotions as it is about skills. You can easily gain a working knowledge of leadership and all the “actions” necessary to make you an effective …