Benefits of Military Leadership Development My military experience is a big part of my understanding of great leadership. I truly believe that the main reason the U.S. military is consistently ranked as one of the most respected institutions in the country is their approach to leadership development. Don’t take my word for it …
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Jul 04 2013
Leadership Lessons From the Founders
Leadership Lessons From the Founders This is my annual July 4th tribute to the founders of the United States of America. It’s become popular in some circles to marginalize what the founders did. While it’s true they were far from perfect, they produced an amazing document and changed the world. There were plenty …
Jul 03 2013
Leadership is Communication: Those Pesky Non-Verbals
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Leadership is Communication: Those Pesky Non-Verbals There is a lot of talk about non-verbal communication. In this month’s newsletter I wrote about the importance of perception – the audience’s perception of you as well as your perception of them. The ability to understand body language; a person’s non-verbal communication, is one of the …
Jun 26 2013
Leaders and Conflict – Encourage Good Debate
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Leaders and Conflict – Encourage Good Debate If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you! Have you ever been in that situation? The boss just doesn’t want to hear any discussion. It’s his way or the highway. That attitude is all too common, but it can be the beginning of the …
Jun 24 2013
What’s New in Leadership?
What’s New in Leadership? The headline screamed, “The New Rules for Leadership.” This caught my attention since the rules of leadership that I’d seen work so well, and had used myself with some success, were pretty old. Many of the researchers who had codified these principles did so in the early to mid …
Jun 21 2013
High Performers as Leaders?
High Performers as Leaders? Do you have high performers in your organization? Are they going to be your next leaders? Often more senior leaders look to the highest performing workers to fill leadership positions. I’ve even heard some state that they just don’t have time to go looking for future leaders that don’t …
Jun 19 2013
Leaders and Conflict – Mr. Negative
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Leaders and Conflict – Mr. Negative Every organization has one. You know, the person who always says no. Anyone with an idea is grist for his mill and he will grind them to dust. The only reason for discussion is to express how much this person disagrees. Mr. Negative will suck the life …
Jun 17 2013
Leaders, How Smart Are You?
Leaders, How Smart Are You? You’re never the smartest person in the room. A bold statement? Perhaps. But one I’ve found to be a guiding light for leaders at any level and a critical concept for leaders to grasp. In any meeting or on any team there will almost always be someone who …
Jun 14 2013
Leadership – Good or Bad, It’s Still Leading
Leadership – Good or Bad, It’s Still Leading I’ve had an interesting exchange lately on someone else’s blog about whether junior managers should even attempt to practice leadership. The authors seem to feel that managers should stick to management functions and not venture into the realm of actual leadership. Apparently they are upset …
Jun 12 2013
Leaders and Conflict – Keep It Professional
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Leaders and Conflict – Keep It Professional I’m a proponent of conflict in the workplace. I like it when there is lively discussion, disagreement, and debate on important issues. Out of that conflict comes better ideas, more effective solutions to problems, and personal growth of everyone involved. But, that conflict has to stay …
