Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category

Leaders: Take the First Step

Sunday, 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

Sunday, 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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Teaching and Reaching Each One

Sunday, 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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King Legacy for Leaders

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

This weekend commemorates the annual tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This time of year is always an opportunity to bring contemporary thinking with traditional values to the forefront. Our leaders can celebrate a legacy and act now to mobilize a movement.

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