Leaders: Take the First Step

February 12th, 2012

Too often leaders fail to take the first step to reinforce their leadership. Why? In some cases it seems that they have forgotten what is necessary regarding collaboration and cooperation. Other times leaders sometimes end up taking on maverick qualities. Yet in other situations their focus is self-aggrandizement, virtually a disdain for others they serve. When did leadership get so derailed?

While there are numerous examples of offenses throughout history and solutions to remedy the circumstances, it seems reasonable to examine a brief solution to help leaders take the first step toward better leadership.

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Interruptions and Opportunities

February 5th, 2012

Good leaders go into any role knowing there might be interruptions at any moment. While it is assumed that these might be real-time interruptions there are many variations to examine.

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Leaders Giving All and More

January 29th, 2012

This week Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords retired from the U.S. Congress. Despite her significant recovery from life threatening injuries after a random attack last year, she made a decision to return to Arizona for continued healing and restoration.

Her tenacity to persevere was an inspiration for so many people. She certainly inspired me. Since the beginning of her recovery process, she has been on a quest to bounce back. In the midst of it all, she is still gave back to others and her constituents.

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Teaching and Reaching Each One

January 22nd, 2012

At a recent gathering, the eldest and youngest members of my family met. How amazing was that!

But, it was not just a moment for the photo albums but more a chance for me to reflect. In those split seconds, I considered about all the possibilities that might be and all the history that transpired. Let me share what I mean.

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