What kind of people are you looking for on your team? Bossidy and Charan (2002) in Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done suggest five traits to look for in leaders. I have to ask myself also, "How am I doing in each of these five areas?" "Am I the kind of person someone would... Continue Reading →
The Olympic athletes have planned and trained for years to compete in London 2012. The winners receive a medal; those who don't earn gold, silver or bronze still make memories and life-long friends. Isn't it just as important to win in our lives and marriage? This also requires some planning, training and intentionality. Before this... Continue Reading →
The late coaching legend of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi used to say, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Physical weariness is dangerous to leading courageously. If we admit it, as leaders, we are often dopamine and adrenaline junkies who manage overloaded lives with drugs that include sugar, caffeine, alcohol, ibuprofen, etc. At some... Continue Reading →
VALOR. Websters online dictionary defines it as, "strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage...". I like what Ambrose Redmoon said. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." We all need... Continue Reading →
Have you recently thought about what you are aiming for as a leader? I don't know about you, but I constantly need reminders to keep my vision fresh and my motivation alive. Recently, in my packing to move and simplify life, I came across one of my old Personal Development Plans from 1999. On the... Continue Reading →
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