Riding an emotional Yo-yo

This is the “Y” installment of the series “Alphabet for Leaders.” Emotional lows inevitably follow emotional highs. Nagging stress pulls you down like a lead weight. In addition, monthly physical cycles, duties you’d… Continue reading

Finding Xanadu

(This is the “X” installment of the series “Alphabet for Leaders.”) X-ray, xenophobia, and Xanadu are the only X words that come to mind. Xanadu – a beautiful ,idyllic place, grabs my attention.… Continue reading

“W” words for leaders

This is the “W” installment in the series “Alphabet for Leaders.” I thought I’d break the pattern with this one. Here’s a list of “W” words followed by the first thing that popped… Continue reading

The “V” word for leaders – Vacuum

Nature abhors a vacuum. My own leadership journey has taken me from a passive leader to an active leader. Passive leaders only have titles. They aren’t leading. Organizations do better when the person… Continue reading

Undo?

This is the “U” installment of the leadership series, “Alphabet for Leaders.” During my college days I turned my car in front of another car. The front of the other guy’s car and… Continue reading

Grateful for gratitude

We play a part in the progress of people around us. Our evaluations, suggestions, and tweaks of their behavior may or may not be helpful. One thing is certain. Positive comments, gratitude, and… Continue reading