Last year, the world recognized contributions of Steve Jobs widely recognized as a global leader. He made significant contributions to the world with the iPod, iPad, and iPhone technology. His efforts now serve as the cornerstone of modern technology and his revolutionary leadership serves as an opportunity for lessons to be learned.
Leading Roles
May 6th, 2012Leaders Elbow Into the Spotlight?
April 29th, 2012Last week, the world sat on the sidelines watching the Los Angeles Lakers’ infamous star, Ron Artest also known as Metta World Peace, purposefully delivered an elbow that gave Oklahoma City guard James Harden a concussion. Along with the nation, I was shocked and horrified watching the game replay. Was this any way for a leading athlete to conduct himself?
Instant Leadership
April 22nd, 2012Now wouldn’t that be something. Instant leadership would be the latest rage. Without training, hard work, or years of dedicated service, newly minted leadership skills could be developed easily as turning on a light switch. For some, it appears that leadership development is a “get-trained-quick” scheme without the necessary input. But, would that really be leadership?
Leadership For One, Please
April 15th, 2012It should not come as a surprise when we see wild maverick behavior among self-declared leaders. They are so close to their own images that they cannot see that true leadership is about having followers.
Courageous Leaders Roar Silently
April 8th, 2012Mary Anne Radmacher once said that “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” How true these are in a world that expects leaders to broadcast their capabilities widely.
Some leaders are told to tout their accomplishments. Others are interested in showcasing their talents. But, is it more important for leaders to demonstrate leadership abilities by showing the world or by having the courage to do so consistently?
