5 for Leadership (7/27/13)
After a week off, here is the latest 5 for Leadership. This week we are taking a look at entitled leadership, selfish leadership, papal leadership, improving leadership and leadership from the heart. I...
View ArticleMy Top Posts for July
Here are my five most popular posts for this past month. I don’t know how hot it is where you are, but here in Texas August is almost always the hottest month. So take a break from the heat and choose...
View ArticleA Leadership Point of View
Ken Blanchard is an American author and management expert. His book The One Minute Manager has sold over 13 million copies in 37 different languages since it came out in 1982. He has coauthored more...
View Article5 for Leadership (8/3/13)
Here is a new 5! Take a break and dive into some leadership learning. I hope there is something here relevant to you and your setting. 30 Outdated Leadership Practices Holding Your Company Back This is...
View ArticleCreating a Leadership Culture On Purpose
I often hear organizational leaders talk about the need “to create a leadership culture.” That statement always strikes me as a curious one. Every organization has a leadership culture. The question is...
View Article5 for Leadership (8/10/13)
Here is a new 5 for these hot, dog days of August. Grab something cold to drink and click your way to some new learning. 6 Keys to Game-Changing Leadership This comes from Terry Starbucker, whom I...
View ArticleLeading Long Requires A Marathon Mentality
Here are some very interesting statistics on running, courtesy of the Wall Street Journal. Of the 15.5 million race finishers in 2012, 40% completed a 5K race (3.1 miles), 10% completed a 10K race (6.2...
View Article5 for Leadership (8/17/13)
Here is a fresh 5. We have content related to building trust, leadership loyalty, the destructive nature of pride, mentorship, and the need to combat secret sin in the life of a leader. Pause and take...
View ArticleGod Uses Leaders
Psalm 77 and Psalm 78 have something in common that you may have never noticed before. They both end with a declaration of God leading His people by means of chosen leaders. Both Psalms are attributed...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Speculation
There are two sides to speculation. The positive meaning includes taking a known risk in hope of a greater reward. We are often called to do this in leadership. Leading is necessarily about change and...
View Article5 for Leadership (8/24/13)
Here are 5 new posts on leadership for the 3rd full week in August. This week we have posts on the power of words, toxic leadership, good leadership, how to gage our leadership behavior, and what makes...
View ArticleLeadership From First To Last
The past few weeks have been a flurry of firsts. As I have monitored Facebook and Twitter, many of my friends have sent their children off to their first day of pre-school, their first day of...
View Article5 for Leadership (8/31/13)
Here is a fresh set of 5 leadership posts from the blogosphere this past week. There are thoughts on our 2nd U.S. president, the seduction of charisma, leadership selflessness, thinking tools for team...
View ArticleMy Top Posts for August
Here are my top five posts for the month of August. Creating A Leadership Culture On Purpose I often hear organizational leaders talk about the need “to create a leadership culture.” That statement...
View ArticleThe Character It Takes To Be A Good Partner
I am currently reading a book entitled Courage & Calling, by Gordon T. Smith. It has been a thought provoking look at vocation from a biblical point of view. It was first published in 1999 and...
View Article5 for Leadership (9/7/13)
This new “5 for Leadership” includes thoughts on easy leadership, leadership delegation, leadership perspective, church leadership, and the need for more leaders. I hope you find something that...
View Article5 for Leadership (9/14/13)
Here is a fresh installment of 5 for Leadership. There are thoughts on student leadership, leadership perspective, social media and leadership, the nature of being over connected, and the power of...
View ArticleThe Story Beyond The Story
“On October 3, 1993, U.S. Special Operations Forces from Task Force Ranger operating in Mogadishu, Somalia launched a daytime mission into the Bakaara Market to capture high-priority targets loyal to...
View ArticleHiring On A White Paper Bag
My family and I live in Austin, Texas. We love it here for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons is the food. Having a family sweet tooth, we especially enjoy Amy’s Ice Creams. This establishment...
View Article5 for Leadership (10/19/13)
Here is a fresh 5 for this 3rd week in October! 10 Questions On Leading With Ethics This comes from Linda Thornton on the Leading In Context blog. This is a very thought provoking post on what it...
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