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How to Walk a Crooked Line to Success

Determined leaders, who don’t change direction, end up in the wrong place. The down side of resolve, tenacity, and determination is refusing to learn and adapt as you go. The path to the… Continue reading →

The Most Courageous Act of Leadership

The flying monkeys on the Wizard of Oz scared the crap out of me. But, flying monkeys are nothing compared to the terror of yielding. Yielding feels weak but it reflects courage, power,… Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Scrape the Bone

This is the twenty-fourth installment of ABC’s for leaders. Today, it’s “X”. I know five “X” words. Xerox Xenophobia Xylophone Xanadu X-ray Last time I did the ABC’s for leaders, I used Xanadu.… Continue reading →

How to Strengthen Weak Leadership

Leave a comment on yesterday’s post to become eligible for one of twenty-five FREE copies of, “The Catalyst Leader.” *** People-pleasing motivates weak leaders. Fear of people prevents weak leaders from addressing tough… Continue reading →

The Seven Qualities of Visionary Leaders

Vision always centers on people never projects, programs, properties, or profits. Vision focused on anything other than people is ego driven exploitation. Vision answers the question, “How will we make the world better… Continue reading →

20 Ways to Spot Leaders with Understanding

All foolish leaders believe they understand things they don’t. Foolish leaders: Are cocky not confident – fearful. Pretend they like you when they don’t – manipulator. Reject authority – arrogant. Express anger quickly… Continue reading →