Great Solutions
Problems abound and great solutions are hard to find. As I talk to many people, I discover that most leaders are concerned about issues they face both within business …
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Eyeglass Prescription for Leadership
Whenever you get a new prescription for your glasses, you realize how things had become blurred. Because this blurring happens gradually, you often are not aware of it until you …
Leading with the Right Purpose
Caring about people and their needs is essential to leading them. Being able to empathize with their situation, listening to their needs, and wanting the best for them are all …
Moving from ‘Me’ to ‘We’
Business leaders often evaluate decisions by how they will impact their schedule, how it will impact finances, and their own preferences. However, when making decisions, the important question leaders should …
True Leadership
The terms management and leadership are often interchanged with little consideration for the difference. And yet there is a significant difference between the two. We must understand the differences if …
Leadership Success Requires Listening
Throughout the United States and beyond, there is an expectation that our leaders will be perfect in every way. They will have extensive knowledge of all subjects pertaining to their …
Fear vs Courage
Fear is a natural reaction to events that carry a lot of risks. Fear can often be useful in getting our attention and helping us focus on those risks and …
Three Essential Leadership Characteristics
Many leaders are asked what the secret is to their success. You will find a variety of answers, but there are at least three that will always be present. These …
Is it Really Failure?
Failure is often defined by something that did not work out the way you had planned. These failures are often collected in our minds and hearts as demerits that we …
Becoming a Strong Leader
Over the years there have been many definitions for strong leadership. Some would say that it is courage in difficult times, others would suggest it is being decisive, and still, …