Resolving Tension Between Young and Old Leaders
“You’re challenge is giving control to young leaders.” (Spoken to an old leader at lunch three years ago.) He was a quiet gentleman. It was like I had reached across the table and… Continue reading
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Why Old Leaders Drive Young Leaders Crazy
Old leaders think they know something today because they knew something yesterday. Knowledge closes their minds and limits their curiosity. Young leaders look down their noses at old leaders and think, “Stop being… Continue reading
Fight for Bright: 3 Aspects of Asset Based Thinking
Pessimists feel optimistic about Murphy’s law. I’m so much of a pessimist that I think optimists are faking. Talking about optimism irritates true pessimists. I’m not alone. Pessimists – people who see the… Continue reading
How to Lead Like Billy Graham
People change us most. Michael Hyatt recounts a meeting he had with Billy Graham in 1983. Hyatt wrote, “… In 20 minutes, he had an impact on me that would forever change the… Continue reading
15 Ways to Help Without Getting in the Way
Helping done poorly is destructive. The need to help says more about your needs than theirs. 3 UN-helpful reasons you feel the need to help: Feel important. Elevate status. Look smart. 6 unhelpful… Continue reading
10 Ways to Build Powerful Legacy Now
Legacy is about life not death. Legacy isn’t tomorrow. Legacy is now. How people think of you now is how people will think of you then. Today’s footprint is tomorrow’s legacy. Everyone leaves… Continue reading