Leadership Lessons from Johnny Cash
A while ago, George Anders recommended reading the new biography by Robert Hilburn entitled Johnny Cash: The Life. I placed it on my Christmas wish list, and it was a gift that delivered and stuck with me. Whatever your opinion about Johnny Cash’s music and life, he did amazing things and built a legacy many…
Where Do Answers to 3 Simple Questions Lead You?
When you wake-up, you have an experience. At first, your eyes may be blurry, trying to blink into what you are really seeing. And then your mind may begin to kick in and recall the routine. As you roll out, you begin with little thought or out-of-the-ordinary movements. As your awakening continues, you begin to…
25 Quotes On Leadership For Millennials To Keep In Mind
Guest Post by Alex Strike I bet, young leaders read a lot. They are hungry, they need more information to learn and follow, they search for inspiration and practical advice on leadership, they keen on everything that could develop them and make them much better than they are now. I like reading. I’ve read many books…
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…
How to Develop a Leadership Philosophy?
The process to develop a leadership philosophy may vary by individual. Developing one is the key so don’t get bogged down in the process. Use a process that works for you.
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…
How to Handle Common Leadership Mistakes?
Guest Post from Candace Meyer Almost all leaders have good intentions in leading people in an organization. Their priority is to get good results and build a good relationship with their team members. But sometimes there are instances that happen against our desired plans. Sometimes the outcome is different from what we’ve expected. To become…
Empower Innovation with Millennials
Deloitte (an alma mater of mine) recently published their annual survey results on Millennials and innovation. The results are always enlightening and highlight the importance of moving to a Conscious Capitalism model of business. Conscious Capitalism takes a broader view of business, focusing more on purpose, engagement, and community all which will enhance innovation and…
Millennials Rising
Infographics are interesting. While they provide a great overview of information, there is a danger in losing context to the statistics. Gaining insight, in whatever form, is always important, and this infographic published by Badgeville delivers a good comparison on Millennials in the workplace and the marketplace. Millennials: Rising to the Challenges As I read…
Millennial Leaders: Momentum
Millennial leaders are growing in our workplaces and in their impact. By 2025, Millennials will make up 75 percent of the American workforce and changes will continue to unfold, as they have with every generation. Leaders have a responsibility to engage across the generations. We have much to learn from each other, and this is…
Top Themes to Pull Forward from 2013
This past year has been amazing. The amazing year is primarily due to the engaging conversations from a thoughtful and thought-provoking community. My gratitude is immense to the community of readers and the writers of guest posts and insightful comments. During this past year, my blog continued to concentrate on leadership topics but I made…
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…