Year: 2013

The Leadership Lesson They Don’t Teach In Business School

The Leadership Lesson They Don’t Teach In Business School

I’ve always believed leadership exists to disrupt mediocrity, but I’m afraid in recent times many leaders are losing that battle.…

12 years ago

Top 10 Reasons Diversity is Good for the Boardroom

I do quite a bit of work on matters of board composition, selection, and succession, and what I can tell…

12 years ago

What the NFL Can Learn from a Civil War Soldier

"Beware how you take away hope from another human being." — Oliver Wendell Holmes This week, the Miami Dolphins stole…

12 years ago

Avoiding Problems With Leadership: The #1 Problem Every Leader Has but Isn’t Aware Of

Let’s cut right to the chase - the biggest problem all leaders face is in fact problem solving itself. It's…

12 years ago

Clear Counsel – How Sweet the Sound

When you want to know how your leadership is working--ask.  Years ago, I learned this lesson when I received some…

12 years ago

8 Ways To Spot Great Leadership

If you ever wonder why we’re in a crisis of leadership all you have to do is to watch and…

12 years ago

The Silent CEO Addiction Killing Productivity and Talent Development

Corporate America’s dependency on consulting firms is nothing short of substance abuse in the purest form. The fact is most…

12 years ago

12 Leadership Qualities of an Often Overlooked President

I’m a big fan of author and historian David McCullough. His writing has a way of transporting me back in time…

12 years ago

A Simple Lesson from the Declaration of Independence

Fifty-six Continental Congressmen signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776.  With each quill stroke, the men committed treason and…

12 years ago

When in Doubt, Rehearse!

Lately I’ve seen several leaders trip over the unexpected outcome of a grand plan. They failed to anticipate the mistakes…

12 years ago

A Leadership Trait that Saved America

Today the U.S. Army celebrates its 238th birthday.  Looking back, its growth into comfortable old age seems inevitable but in…

12 years ago

To Hear the Truth, You Have to Listen

Thoreau wrote: “It takes two to speak the truth - one to speak and another to hear.” Most of us…

12 years ago

Leadership Lesson: The Difference Between Google and Apple

Google and Apple are both highly esteemed brands. Both companies share many common traits that have contributed to their success,…

12 years ago

How To Predict The Future

Life is just plain easier when you can see what's ahead of you. Some leaders clearly have poor vision -…

12 years ago

How To Be In Over Your Head Without Drowning

Do you ever find yourself in over your head? If not, I would suggest you don’t spend enough time in…

12 years ago

6 Ways To Conquer Leadership Pressure

How a leader deals with pressure will tell you much about who they are as a person. Their reaction to…

12 years ago