Like you, I’ve had a few great teachers in my life. John Wooden, one of America’s most well-known sports coaches, was just that. He was an extraordinary teacher.
Category Archives: Leadership
In recent weeks, commencements have been held around the country. It was encouraging to hear words of wisdom shared by noted scholars, politicos, and celebrities. Well, not exactly. The idea is that graduates will go forth and help change the world. We all know that most graduates, and participating family members for that matter, are […]
With the hurried pace of life, activities, and day-to-day routines, people don’t have time to focus on managing relationships in the workplace. But, consider this. If we want to maintain productivity and high morale among associates and employees, then we all should make the time to work out conflict in the workplace. So here’s the […]
Monday, May 17th commemorates the 56th anniversary of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision that ended legal segregation. This U.S. Supreme Court decision was pivotal in U.S. history because it sparked the civil rights movement and reminds us that there is an opportunity for us all to do more to uphold the intent […]
This week, our nation celebrates Mother’s Day. Best-selling author Peter Senge in his noted book “The Fifth Discipline” points out that leadership skills mirror the skills of effective parenting. Of course, mothers are a perfect example. Believe it our not, reflections about Mother’s Day and leadership experts made me think about my grandmother this week. […]