5 for Leadership (3/22/14)
Here is a new 5 for Leadership. There are posts this week on the Millennial Generation, leadership perseverance, leadership styles, the importance of leadership goals, and the necessity of forward...
View ArticleKen Blanchard on Collaboration
I have admired Ken Blanchard for many years. I have never had the privilege of actually meeting him, but I have at least come to know much of his thoughts on leadership through his wonderful writing....
View ArticleA Leader’s Plans Must Match His Purpose
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21 There is a difference between plans and purposes. A plan is by definition an intention. It is...
View ArticleThe Heart of a Leader
The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:1-2) The...
View ArticleIs Your Leadership Stable Clean?
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 Confession. I like clean. I like neat and organized. My greatest problem is that...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/12/14)
This week in 5 for Leadership we have posts on living young, saying it a lot, avoiding selfish ambition, being an effective leader, and being a great leader. Take your pick, or choose them all. The Two...
View ArticleThe Inner Thoughts of a Leader (1)
It’s Monday! The week ahead is a mess. I really don’t want to have that appointment with Bill on Wednesday. But I am the leader. I have never had anyone like him on my team. If he would only show some...
View Article5 for Leadership (4/26/14)
Here are 5 recent posts from the internet that will help to inform and stimulate your leadership. Take a few minutes from your noisy world to consider! It’s Time To Talk About Power This is in an...
View ArticleLeadership Presence-What Is Yours?
I have had the opportunity to meet some legendary leaders during my lifetime. When I was a student at the University of Alabama I had the privilege to meet Paul Bear Bryant, the head football coach of...
View ArticleLeadership Tips . . . Along The Way
There was a helpful article in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday entitled Leadership Tips for College Presidents and CEO’s. It is written by Barry Glassner and Morton Schapiro and is a suggested list...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/3/14)
We are going Old School in this edition of 5 for Leadership. Every post will be from the past few years, but chosen because of the fundamental truths being shared. Take a look back and see what you can...
View ArticleEradicating The Blame Game
It is not uncommon to see medium to large organizations get caught in the blame game. This is where different teams or departments blame their lack of effectiveness on another team or department. It is...
View ArticleLeader-Are You Visible?
This week there have been two leaders in the news making headlines over the issue of visibility. Lynn Good, CEO of Duke Energy, has been criticized over her leadership style during a crisis regarding a...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/10/14)
Here is a new 5 for early May. We have posts on Dog Trainer Leadership, First Chair Leadership, Kingly Leadership, Untrustworthy Leadership, and Event Leadership. Find something just for you. How To...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/19/14)
Finally, here is a new 5 for the middle of May. Please excuse my tardiness as this weekend was crazy. But not to fear and never too late–here are some fresh leadership posts from this past week....
View ArticleA Father’s Leadership Prayer For His Son
I have been reflecting on Psalm 72. This is a recoded prayer from King David for his son Solomon, who will be the next king of Israel. King David was a renowned king. He was the second king of Israel...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/24/14)
Here is a new “5″ for Memorial Day weekend (for my U.S. friends). We have a great lineup this week with several new contributors being platformed on 5 for Leadership. Take a few minutes and learn....
View ArticleA Commencement . . . On How To Change The World
Leaders, by definition, aim for intentional influence. Leaders bring change. Do you want to change the world? You should in some meaningful way. There is tremendous article in the WSJ entitled “Life...
View Article5 for Leadership (5/31/14)
Here are 5 new posts on leadership. I am highlighting some new authors for me this week. Take a look and see if something scratches your itch. 10 Characteristics Of High Performing Teams There are...
View ArticleKeeping Idols At Bay
You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the Lord your God. You shall keep my Sabbaths and...
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