We were at the 4-way stop. The one at the edge of town, always busy with several cars lined up in each direction. Straight through the stop sign to access the local farmer's market. A right turn earns a peaceful afternoon at one of several local wineries. Turn left...
I've quoted this for so many years, almost thought it was mine: "Are you green and growing or ripe and rotting?" Originally stated by Ray Kroc, founder of the McDonald's empire, the quote is reiterated by Derek Sivers in his worth viewing YouTube Clip: When driving...
We talk about how to lead followers - but what about leading leaders? Or, more specifically, how do we effectively team with other leaders to drive changes, hammer out a new initiative, raise funds, promote an idea to the Board - or - participate effectively as a...
Perhaps Kenny's leadership approach of "give them candy" works for 10 year olds; O.K., us older ones as well. But let's take another look at how leadership - happens, as demonstrated in the following clip by Derek Silvers. This clip illustrates a key principle of...
This question came to me last week. What is Servant-Leadership? Really, isn't that an oxymoron? Nope. Isn't leadership - well, just leadership? Not that I've seen. There are many different styles, methods, and concepts associated with the term leader. There are plenty...