Search Results for: Ethic

Distinguishing the Wise from the Foolish

The most talented fool in the world only brings misery and destruction. Business is more than numbers and results. Leaders go astray when they neglect character at the expense of abilities. The gifts… Continue reading

What Makes Leaders Matter More

Leaders don’t matter until they do what matters. Intrinsic human worth and the value of a leader are separate issues. You don’t matter when you do what doesn’t matter. Doing what matters: 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

13 Behaviors that Forge Resilient Organizations

Weak organizations have weak relationships internally with each other and externally with customers. Forging resilient organizations means building strong relationships. All strong relationships require trust. All wise leaders build relationships because organizational success… Continue reading

The Word I Don’t Hear Much

“We have a crisis in leadership. Confidence in leaders continues to decline. At the same time, our current financial situation says we are in desperate need of leaders.” “Would you trust your leaders… Continue reading

Letting People Go with Transparency and Dignity

Never make enemies of people you “let go,” if you can help it. “Every person who leaves goes on to represent your company. They can bad-mouth or praise.” Jack Welch One wise business… Continue reading