Facebook contributors completed the sentence, “The most important thing leaders do is _______.” The first 10 responses were: Listen. Give feedback. Empower. Communicate vision. Inspire. Enable others… Learn. Lead! Keep hope alive. Pray.… Continue reading
Last week, I frustrated someone, again. I thought I learned my lesson but old habits die hard. There’s always room for improvement, from my point of view. Nothing’s ever done. I’m tempted to… Continue reading
It’s a mistake to expect everyone to fully align with your values. Shared values are never fully shared. Power of values: Shared values are the heartbeat of vibrant organizations. Values drive decisions. Decisions… Continue reading
I thought leading was getting people on my team. But, leading is getting on their team; grabbing their oar. But whose boat and whose oar? Whose boat: Leaders can’t help those going in… Continue reading
You can’t lead people you don’t know. Knowing others means understanding and appreciating not judging. Humility: Knowing others is first about you then about others. Humility accepts. Arrogance judges and rejects. Difference frustrates… Continue reading
Finding excellence requires passion, persistence, principles, clarity, direction, and more. Excellence isn’t easy. Congratulations if you joined the pursuit. But there’s a key ingredient you’re likely missing that smooths the path and greases… Continue reading
