Connection are a Leaders Gold
Connections are the glue that holds organizations, teams, and communities together. We generally agree that this is true, but the greater question is really how do we become connected? This …
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Desperate Leadership
When you are desperate a number of things naturally happens. First, you become laser-focused on the issues. You are not concerned with minor things that have no impact on overcoming …
Artistic Leadership
It has been said that real life imitates art. As I recently toured through Art Prize I was reminded that this should be true with some of the exhibits. Art …
Attitude Matters
There are many opportunities for each of us to make an impact on the world. In fact, we impact the world every day with our attitude. So the issue is …
Being Awesome!
Have you ever thought about what ‘being awesome’ means as a leader? Many leaders shy away from this reflection because it seems arrogant or impossible to attain that status. Leaders …
Staying Connected
While leaders must keep their eyes on the goal and the future, there are key ways they must stay grounded. Keeping our feet on the ground includes such things as …
Humility and Respect – How Humble Are You?
In his book, “The Ideal Team Player”, Patrick Lencioni identifies humility as one of the three most important virtues any team player must possess. Humility does not sound very exciting, …
20/20 Vision
When you get your eyes examined, the “ideal” results are said to be 20/20. With 20/20 vision you can see equally well near or far away and see details that …
Celebrating What Matters
Celebrating does not occur in organizations very often. If celebrations occur, it typically is based on getting through the year, a business anniversary, or the end of a difficult project. …
First Steps are the Biggest
People often dream about the wonderful things they could achieve. While dreams are not bad, they remain an elusive thought unless we are willing to take steps to realize …