Betrayal is inevitable and certain for any leader. What is uncertain, however is our response to it. I have learned that not facing wounds of betrayal from abandonment or abuse causes me to build up walls of defenses for self protection. The result over time is that I become self focused. OK, we are all narcissistic-the... Continue Reading →
Betrayal: A third universal challenge that leaders face is betrayal. If you remember, I have been cataloging some lessons of my leadership journey over the past couple decades according to Allender’s 5 universal leadership challenges in Leading with a Limp. The first two, crisis and complexity were rough, but betrayal has been even harder. I... Continue Reading →
Each of us has a love language. Gary Chapman has over 30 years of helping and healing marriages. The principles of love languages work for any relationship. Since 1992, his book has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into 40 languages. Here is an excerpt from his site on The 5 Love Languages® with... Continue Reading →
Complexity: Complexity arises for leaders because we must deal with competing values, contrasting demands and contradictory perspectives. This is the second universal leadership challenge mentioned by Allender. At times, complexity has left me confused and paralyzed. I have learned three great truths about complexity: 1. Not all complexity is complex. It just seems that way... Continue Reading →
Crisis: Allender says, “Crisis has a way of sneaking up and biting you from behind. It exposes either your lack of preparation or the foolishness of your presumption of security.” [1] I have certainly found that to be true in my journey of leadership. Crisis actually originates from a Greek word meaning “to sift or... Continue Reading →
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