Is gratefulness a dying art form? Too many times I see leaders who do not appreciate a leadership opportunity for what it is. A lifelong lesson. A chance to add value rather than relish accolades. Unfortunately, there is a spirit of ungratefulness and a lack of appreciation for the many rewards that come from being […]
Category Archives: Vision
Say it’s not so! Another series of national challenges and everyone is scratching their heads about who is in charge. Whether or not it is the Toyota recall or the tragic Gulf Coast oil spill, too many leaders seem to be avoiding responsibility. Things fall apart when leaders shy from opportunities to show their AQ, […]
Many of us talk about doing big things. We say we will clean out the garage. We resolve to losing ten pounds (again). We commit to writing a book. But, the only way to make a big splash is to stop talking about it and just do it! It seems to me that most of […]
Recently I’ve noticed how much I rely on my global positioning system (GPS). It’s not that I don’t like to use maps or have a stack of Mapquest.com papers to fumble through. But, for me, it’s more convenient to use a more reliable system. I want something that will be correct almost 99 percent of […]
The retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has already triggered political battles on Capitol Hill where confirmation hearings will occur to determine his replacement. While the debates are not unexpected, how can lawmakers demonstrate that they will be amicable with the vetting of any candidate in the confirmation process? After months of debate […]