Yet again another natural disaster has hit our nation. It was Hurricane Sandy this year, Hurricane Irene last year, and Hurricane Katrina in yesteryear. But, why is it that top government officials are seemingly caught off guard without backup plans? Is it Mother Nature’s way of teaching a valuable lesson in leadership?
Category Archives: Creativity
The year is practically over and there is still much work to be done. Recently, I pulled out my 2012 bucket list and realized I am not even halfway done. How did that happen?
Last month, the world lost an icon with leadership and self-help expert Stephen Covey. Not only was he an author and internationally recognized speaker but he provided unparalleled insight about a primary fundamental for leaders today: trust.
Taking too long to assess a situation can be detrimental for any leader. When it comes to looking at an issue, leaders must do a quick read and scan and then dive in further. This ability to size up a situation is what allows them to not get taken down by the age-old problem of […]
Dawn McCoy, leadership development author, provides insight about music and arts industry leaders