The odd thing I find is that many controlling leaders never really know they are one. They may actually even believe they are being good leaders — making sure things go well for the organization.
So, maybe if you’re reading this, you are still wondering if you might be a controlling leader. Or, if you work for one.
Read MoreLeaders must understand the world in which they lead. Foreseeing the world that is to come, with all the available technology at anyones fingertips, leadership will change. Highlighting a remarkable book I will attempt to give you insight into the world that is to come...
Read MoreEvery minute counts. The question is, are you making the most out of every minute?
Read MoreIn this book, Scott Eblin states that many professionals feel burned out due to increased responsibilities at work, a corporate downsizing or restructuring, the constant onslaught of technology, or other aspects of modern life. Eblin suggests...
Read MoreMy defintion of what a leader is
Read MoreCoach JT Ayers of Trabuco Hills High School explains the definition of leadership. He also describes how this definition is put into practice for all 160 boy Track and Field athletes as well as the 17 assistant coaches on staff.
Read MoreLeadership is so much different today than when I first started leading over 30 years ago. To lead today we must learn to think outside the once considered normal lines of leadership.
Read MoreThe sin (according to Hayward) of "hubris," or excessive pride, carries a heavy price. Extreme ego or misplaced confidence destroys the culprit, and his or her leadership.
"The key is to check our decisions and actions, ahead of time, to determine whether they reflect authentic or false confidence"
Want to fight about it?
But, conflict doesn’t have to destroy relationships. It can actually be used to make relationships better. That takes intentionality, practice — and a whole lot of grace.
In an organizational sense, conflict is certainly a huge part of a leader’s life. This is how you deal with it...
Read MoreAs you build your leadership skills, it’s important to remember that why you lead is as important as whom you lead. Leading for the benefit of others is much more compelling and powerful motivation than leading merely to get ahead or to hit an arbitrary target.
Read MoreLeadership is not about the leader. Leadership is about the growth and positive change that a leader can bring while working with others. People hunger for authentic leaders who have core values and strong ethics.
Read MoreI have grown to hate email criticism. Is hate too strong a word? I don’t think so.
I hate email criticism. I was talking to a young and new leader recently and he had received...
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