In the early 1990s, I had the privilege of visiting South Africa. During my travels throughout the country, I was humbled by a visit to Robben Island and the life experiences of South African leader Nelson Mandela.
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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 […]
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?
Keeping it real? What is it about authentic leaders and their style that really resonates with most of us? Is it their candor? Is it their personality? Maybe it’s all of that and more.
Too often, leaders and followers live in the land of “what if” and not what really is. They ponder how it would be if things were different. What if all the votes were there for a prior decision? How could the plans have been revised to be more accommodating? They consider what would happen if […]