Roman philosopher, Seneca, wrote “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” Going to work is a high-pressure business! Between the state of economic challenges, your personal issues and family concerns—it’s easy to overlook the value of a...
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In my previous blog, I addressed the fact that most MANAGERS are not effective and why. Now, we will turn our attention to the same problem as it applies to LEADERS.
In his bestselling book “Business at the Speed of Thought,” Bill Gates introduced the concept of the Digital Nervous System (DNS). He described this phenomena as a “process that links every aspect of a company’s thoughts and actions.” The...
In 1918, in a small town in Indiana, a Father gave his son a sheet of paper. On it was written 7 principles which he hoped his son would learn to live by.
Statistics show there are now more women than men in the workforce. The historically white, male hierarchal model has evolved over time, recognizing that women have the skills needed to reach the top of an organization. But as companies face globalization...
It’s Oscar time in Hollywood and one film that is certain to garner some awards is The King’s Speech, a story based on the life of King George VI of Britain and his struggle to overcome a speech impediment. King George worked with a speech coach –...
Coaching is now a buzz word attached to just about every form of professional development. There are executive coaches, life coaches, marketing coaches, wellness coaches, family coaches, team coaches, group coaches, career coaches, speaking coaches,...
The dramatic plays of William Shakespeare read like case studies in leadership mistakes and organizational dysfunction. Whether it’s Macbeth and his ambition that ultimately undermines his ascension and leads to his fall from power, or Hamlet and his...
Ambition is an important trait for any leader to have. Without ambition, it is all but impossible to guide an organization to success. What are the chances of a coach (of a professional sports team) leading that team to the championship if the coach...
The Great Man Theory of leadership may well have its origins with Aristotle. The famous philosopher is quoted as saying, “Men are marked out from the moment of birth to rule or be ruled.” (Levin & Turner, 2009). Heavily influenced by Galton’s...