Don’t scoff when people talk about feelings. Respect – being valued by others – is a feeling. Feelings of respect bring respectful behaviors to life. People don’t respect leaders simply because there’s a… Continue reading
You’re trapped if you can’t say no to the boss. My first no. The first time I said no to my boss was a painful moment of clarity. I wanted to be the… Continue reading
Goals and strategies are useful, but nothing trumps calling. Leadership is the calling to bring your best self in service to others. Define success in terms of personal excellence, not results. Achievements are less… Continue reading
The future of organizations is determined by the ways we choose to relate to each other. Imagine: It helps to know where you want to go before you start down the path. Imagine an… Continue reading
Without exception, growth is a lifelong process for all successful leaders. You may be mature in a few areas of leadership, but we’re all infants in many. Community: Growth requires community. We… Continue reading
The immediate environment around you is your complete responsibility. Become positive: #1. Imagine you’re a positive leader. Go do that. Behave your way into positive leadership. #2. Stop saying, “Yes, but….” One reason… Continue reading
