#20 – Leaders Challenge Others to Grow
By far, this is the best definition of a leader that I’ve discovered during the five plus years I’ve been writing about leadership. While attribution of the quote ranges from…
read moreBy far, this is the best definition of a leader that I’ve discovered during the five plus years I’ve been writing about leadership. While attribution of the quote ranges from…
read moreWhat does it mean to be industrious? Someone who is industrious works energetically, devotedly, and diligently. The industrious leader is resourceful in overcoming obstacles by leveraging his or her own…
read moreWhat are the dodos in your life? In 1598 Dutch sailors landed on Mauritius a small island on the eastern side of the horn of Africa. Desperate for food, the…
read moreRecently my wife and I adopted a wonderful shepherd mix puppy. For us, the decision was a serious commitment. We felt that this young life would be depending on us…
read moreDuring the holiday season most everyone is busy, frantically shopping for just the right gifts to give their loved ones. It’s also a great time to take stock of the…
read moreLeadership excellence requires that you help your subordinates grow as contributors to the overall goals of your organization. One of your functions as a positive leader is to inspire those…
read moreCongratulations you’ve just been appointed leader of a project team! Here’s the good news: organizing a team to achieve a goal provides a special sense of fulfillment. Here’s the bad…
read morePeople have a persistent yearning for community, association, and belonging. We satisfy this yearning not by looking for people that are different from us, but by seeking out people who…
read moreThe unfortunate truth in many businesses is that employees often do just enough for their company to avoid getting fired. When employees perform to the bare minimum, it’s because they…
read moreOn October 19, 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia, George Washington secured the surrender of General Cornwallis and the British Army. With that momentous event, America won its independence, and a nation…
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