Leadership vs. Followership: Do We Really Mean “Versus”?
Guest Post by Dave Clemens Who values leadership qualities more when they interview potential recruits, HR or the line managers who’ll be directing the newbies once they join up? You might assume the former, if you think about the contrasting interests of the two parties: HR wants to find somebody who can not only fill a…
A Generational Shift in Teaching Accounting and Ethics
Thanks to a connection from Barbara Kimmel with Trust Across America – Trust Around the World, I had an opportunity to work with Curtis C. Verschoor, an author, researcher, speaker and more, on an article about generational changes and the impact on accounting educators. Our article was recently published in the Accounting News Network, and…
5 Ways Traveling Can Make You a Better Leader
Guest Post by Sandra Mills Whether you’re a business leader already or looking to become one, you need to be on lookout for ways to improve your leadership skills. Not only will this translate into you doing your job better, but it will relieve much of the stress associated with your job. According to a report released…
Seven Elements of Leadership Style by Jim Collins
Guest Post by Jess Millis There are quite a few rules and tips that Jim Collins has churned out in his time, and where there may be students essay writing on them all right now, here is a short article on just a few of them. 1 – Work on no more than ten things Jim…
What Makes a Good Leader?
Guest Post by Megan Richter History knows lots of examples of how the remarkable leadership skills change the human lives, shape companies or other organizations. There are many people who surround us and apply their leadership skills in their everyday situations but go unnoticed. We can learn a lot from such people. What really makes…
To Err Is Human: How Good Leaders Handle Mistakes
Guest Post by Gregory Fisher If you are in a position of leadership, either in your professional life or in your private life, then you will no doubt be aware that people look up to you and that part of your job is to set a good example that those around you can follow. As…
Who Is Claudette Colvin? Courage.
We all know who Rosa Parks is and what she did. Well, nine months before Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus, Claudette Colvin did it. One of the key differences? Claudette was only 15. Claudette was arrested and taken to jail for not giving up her seat for a white person….
Why Do You Need a Leadership Philosophy?
Philosophy and leadership may seem like an odd combination. However, without a sound philosophy, leadership can be easily distracted. Leadership and philosophy go hand-in-glove, fitting perfectly together to strengthen your capabilities for the long term. What is philosophy? Philosophy is “a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding…
What Makes an Authentic Leader?
We listen to someone on stage. The message resonates yet we wonder if this person is really authentic. We listen to an interview and the conversation seems authentic. Yet we wonder if a similar tenor of exchange happens in the privacy of their home or office. We call individuals to be an authentic leader yet…
Craving Leadership
Rod Cartwright with Ketchum pointed me to their Leadership Communication Monitor report. Reading through all the statistics and trends was fascinating, disappointing, and motivating. Here is a sample of all three: Fascinating: Acting in a customer-centered way is being more closely tied to effective corporate leadership behaviors. Although trustworthiness is still at the top in…
A Letter for Future Generations
If I Knew Then is a wonderful website and initiative by the Harvard Business School’s Class of 1963. As their 50 year reunion approached, they were asked if they had any career, finance, and life advice to pass on to other generations. The result is a website packed with insights, all based on real life…
Life Lessons from a Young Legislator and an Emperor
A 38-year old newly elected legislator in Japan is a well-known anti-nuclear supporter and has a reputation in good standing. While attending a reception, he greeted the Emperor with respect and handed him a letter. The letter was quickly handed to an aide. A simple gesture turns this legislator’s story onto a rough path. After…