Vulnerable. Exposed. Hate these words? Most people say they do. They don't want to look bad in front of people they work with or lead. They say, "I don't want to look silly, stupid - be called a fool." Most team members already know who you are. They know what you can...
Yesterday I did it again. Went too far. Asked the question that didn't need to be asked. My son just finished a book report. (Always a fun family project) and we were discussing symbols. I asked him, "if you were to choose a symbol that represents who you are now,...
Human Beings are made to be in relationships. Sure, there are times when being a "Grizzly Adams" seems appealing. When a project isn't going as planned and there seems to be an extra supply of critics on hand to comment. When a "significant other" acts like they are...
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...
In 1952, a new "kiddie learning show" show was launched - Romper Room. Syndicated across the country and shown in England, Ireland, Japan and Australia, the show provided a much needed 'time out' for weary parents as their children sat, eyes glued to the TV. The...
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...
Kenny, age 10, provides insights into some early definitions of leadership. His poster makes me chuckle. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look. He pretty accurately captures what so many do when setting out on a leadership path....
Elections are over, What did we learn? Did we find new leaders? Affirm those we already had ? Last week, elections on the state, local, and school student council stages rekindled questions for me about leadership. How about you? Do you wonder about this topic? Who...
Four walls (room) - to protect what's in and keep out - well, what's out. Wailing Wall - a place to seek, mourn, and pray. Great wall of China - way to define large borders. THE WALL - of Fenway Park - a place to target when batting it up with the Boston Red Soxs We...
The following is rated PG, for ‘Potentially Gross'. Reader discretion advised. Dominick, age 3, lined up with the other children for pre-school, morning recess. A teacher supervising the process noticed that Dominick seemed to be putting some kind of foreign object...