De facto leaders continue to fascinate me. Unfortunately, too many of them do not read the fine print in their job descriptions. Instead, they lead by fear tactics, exaggeration, and gamesmanship.
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Too often we wonder about how to set our priorities and how to make the most of the time we have each day. There are top priorities, immediate objectives, and competing ones all at the same time. How can we make sense about what comes first?
When the traumatic events of September 11th occurred, our nation paused. Thank goodness so many people helped strangers. Millions volunteered. Others donated blood and necessities to local charities. But, why must there be disasters before people lend a helping hand?
Every now and then a leader will emerge during a time of crisis. Hurricane Irene blazed through my backyard and so many others along the eastern seaboard. But, what really emerged was a hero from within the devastation.
Seattle news stories flashed the tragic 13-car accident this summer that took the life of a rising leader. In fact, the nation responded to her simple call for action to bring clean water to an African town. Interestingly enough, nine-year old Rachel Beckwith had only one wish for her 9th birthday. All she wanted was […]