One of my favorite quotes is “life is not a spectator’s sport nor is it a dress rehearsal.” So, every leader must make time to stay involved and actively be a leader on and off the game of life. Sometimes leaders think that staying proactive means just showing up. Wrong! That is not the case. […]
Author Archives: Dawn McCoy
It is no surprise that leaders vary in their ability to empower others. Some rule. Others govern. In fact, I would guess that only a small percentage of leaders actually focus on servant leadership. Some have de facto leadership positions, others are named as a successor, and unexpected leaders are those assume the helm without […]
Sheroes like Rosa Parks sat down and set the standard for authentic, servant leadership. She stood for justice and represents those who might have intentional charts their journey but rather evolve into their leading roles. Just thinking back…it was December 1, 1955. She was a seamstress and she rode the bus. Her role was already […]
Too often we assume that leaders are the ones in charge. No, not always. Guess again. Some amazing women leaders who worked behind the scenes will be awarded congressional gold medals. Real-life African-American female pioneers will be honored with the Congress Medal of Freedom and include mathematician Katherine Johnson, engineer Christine Darden, as well as […]
September 17 is National Good Citizenship Day and a perfect day for leaders to celebrate too! Throughout the month, people who lead and serve others can think of creative ways to supportive and good citizens. While it’s not a complicated task, it can be as simple as having a positive attitude and being respectful. Here […]