Now wouldn’t that be something. Instant leadership would be the latest rage. Without training, hard work, or years of dedicated service, newly minted leadership skills could be developed easily as turning on a light switch. For some, it appears that leadership development is a “get-trained-quick” scheme without the necessary input. But, would that really be […]
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It should not come as a surprise when we see wild maverick behavior among self-declared leaders. They are so close to their own images that they cannot see that true leadership is about having followers.
Mary Anne Radmacher once said that “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” How true these are in a world that expects leaders to broadcast their capabilities widely. Some leaders are told to tout their accomplishments. Others are interested […]
Every now and then, we sit shaking our heads in disbelief at the folly of leaders. News stories outrage us. Gossip on the street baffles the mind. Online updates tell a dark tale about leadership gone wrong. So, where is the personal accountability among our leaders today?
As Women’s History Month 2012 comes to a close, I am reflecting about how women made contributions throughout history. While books, recordings, and nationwide celebrations provide stories about what they did and how they did it, I feel compelled to appreciate more significant contributions. I want to know how they go to their respective platforms. […]