It never ceases to amaze me! Ordinary and average performances have become so common. People have become comfortable with so-so efforts and less than extraordinary feats. It is as if the bar for excellence has seemingly been lowered.
Category Archives: Courage
Transparent leadership is terminology tossed around readily among today’s top leaders. When leaders demonstrate behavior that is open and candid then they become predictable and trusted by followers. On the contrary, when leaders fail to be forthcoming then a lack of trust permeates within any organization. Why wouldn’t more organizations or leaders commit themselves to […]
Four-star general Anthony Zinni and author of Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom. As we reflect the Memorial Day weekend upon the contributions of veterans and those who have served the country, let’s consider Zinni’s reflections from the battlefield useful for all leaders.
Not enough can be said about leaders and accountability. The two concepts should go hand in hand. But, sadly that does not happen often enough. Unfortunately, accountability becomes an afterthought for most leaders today. They act however they want and make decisions without expectation of any sanctions. But, what would the world be like if […]
What do the Iron Lady, a puppeteer’s wife, and a famous mousketeer have in common? All were dynamic women in their respective fields who made a big difference in history. With the recent passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Jane Henson, wife of the Muppet’s Jim Henson, and child star Annette Funicello, the […]