Manhood is a struggle
Such are the words of Benjamin Disraeli. His actual and full quote is as follows: “Youth is a blunder; Manhood a struggle, Old age a regret.” For those who are …
Without a vision . . . Without a leader . . .
I have heard many provide insight into the popular passage from Proverbs 29:18. In fact, I wrote about this very same passage back on January 1st of this year. In …
Our sons need us to be a “Purity and Respect Model and Monitor” – Week 7
Our sons need us to model and monitor purity and respect for them. That doesn’t sound very fun, does it? And what does it even mean? It means that our …
Looking Silly or Feeling Confident
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 …
What happens when it’s the Leader that is failing the Team?
For almost everyone, having a job means working on teams. But not all team leaders know how to create successful teams. They do not know how to lead either by …
Can You Help Me, Please?
Nature vs. Nurture — Leadership. I have been pondering this ancient theme for some time and the evidence of its impact really came to light recently in Florida. Let’s consider first …
Best Laid Plans . . .
Well…the week didn’t go so smooth. Our Leader and Founder of Leadership Voices ventured away on vacation. He delegated authority while he was gone. He kindly asked me, his Number …
Our Daughters Need Us to Balance Vision and Expectations – Week 6
The “vision” that I am talking about has to do with the attitude that a father conveys about who he feels that his daughter is and what he feels that …
Strategies for Conflict Resolution in a Team
Leaders must know how to manage conflict with in their team. Conflict and honest debate among team members can be helpful because it provides an opportunity for team members to …
Do it, ditch it, or delegate it
Here is one of those great little maxims that I heard many years ago and I solemnly avowed and affirmed that I would live by it until my dying days. …