It 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.
Author Archives: Dawn McCoy
Mary 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 […]
Every now and then, we sit shaking our heads in disbelief at the folly of leaders. News stories outrage us. Gossip on the street baffles the mind. Online updates tell a dark tale about leadership gone wrong. So, where is the personal accountability among our leaders today?
As Women’s History Month 2012 comes to a close, I am reflecting about how women made contributions throughout history. While books, recordings, and nationwide celebrations provide stories about what they did and how they did it, I feel compelled to appreciate more significant contributions. I want to know how they go to their respective platforms. […]
Throughout history, there are numerous examples of leadership. Take for example leading first ladies, wives of American presidents. History captures their poise, contributions, and also their support for presidential figures. But, looking closer at their contributions as leading ladies helps to shed light on their own path as leaders. With or without their men to […]