“Only by knowing yourself can you become an effective leader”? Vince Lombardi, one of the NFL’s greatest coaches built his success as a person, coach and leader on this simple yet profound statement. For him, and for all of us it begins with self-knowledge and a key understanding of our core values and who […]
Read MoreLike most of you, I have dropped a stone into a body of water to see how far the ripples expand out into the water. I am amazed how far the ripples reach from just a simple act of dropping a stone. The ripple effect is a great visual understanding of how leader’s actions impact […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between leadeship and management? I believe the biggest difference between leadership and management is the way they motivate the people who work or follow them. Leaders and managers exhibit a set of different skills and behaviors that are closely linked and complimentary to each other. Management and leadership are both […]
Read MoreLeaders are busy. Every stakeholder is tugging at them for their time, commitment and energy. It is tough leading a business. There are a lot of demands on your time both inside and outside the organization. In my work as a executive coach, I find the most effective leaders are ones that are able to […]
Read MoreOur top leader in Afghanistan was summoned back to Washington today by his boss for remarks he and others made during an interview with a magazine reporter. According to the Wall Street Journal, there has been conflict and tension between the Army brass and the current administration regarding General McChrystal’s strategy in Afghanistan. So much […]
Read MorePlenty! Successful leaders know that intelligence, perseverance and passion can take them only so far in today’s ever changing global business environment. To set yourself apart, accelerate your career forward, leaders need to be adaptable and re-invent themselves. Easier sad than done! When leaders are successful they tend to have few reasons to change their […]
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