spirituality and integrity for leaders

Terry gives a great summary of a discussion we have been having with leaders around the world in our Masters in Global Leadership class.

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ID-10010934This week in my M.A. course, we discussed leadership competencies, specifically the need for spirituality and integrity for leaders.

Spirituality was defined as: centered, eternal awareness, moral concern, recognition of the sacred, meaning and purpose.

Integrity was defined as: oneness, wholeness, connectedness, all parts intersect and reflect the whole; you are who you claim to be.

I view these competencies as vital character traits and essential practices for an effective leader. I have experienced the negative consequences of leadership that lacked these competencies: spiritual manipulation, pride, selfishness, ego, false pretense, corruption, and debt. Sadly, I admit that sometimes I have been the one who caused those negative consequences.

Why do you think that spirituality and integrity are important for leaders?

On the other hand, a leader with spirituality and integrity competencies displays authenticity, emotional intelligence, and consistency in being, knowing and doing. An authentic leader earns trust; a leader with…

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How to Read a Book

I just watched this video and wanted to share it with you. It is inspiring, informative and very practical. You won't apply every idea, but you will pick up something new that you can apply the next time you sit down to read. It is from an assignment in our M.A. course on Foundations of... Continue Reading →

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Back to School: 6 Breakthrough Disciplines of Unstoppable Learning

It is back to school for many students, including my wife and me. We are in the second half of a M.A. program in Global Leadership.  Our classes are all online with our cohorts through Azusa Pacific University. Learning is important for leaders, whether structured (formal school or program) or unstructured (self-taught and informal). Bobby... Continue Reading →

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destroying double standards

My wife, Terry has written a very insightful blog post for men and women on partnering in the home, marriage and in leadership. This is how we have worked together for 28 years. I realize that now everyone is like us, but she shares some very challenging and freeing insights. Read on…

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Last week I re-posted in honor of my anniversary,”Tips for a long-lasting marriage or friendship“. The first tip I listed was partnership.

Then this morning I was reading the chapter, “Making Your Partner a Real Partner” from Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg… so I have partnership on the brain today!


Sandberg writes mainly advocating for women in leadership, but this chapter advocates very much for men.

One thing that has concerned me through the years has been the limited role of men in home and family. As a woman blessed to have a spouse who has been a “real partner” for our 28 years of marriage, I find it easy to advocate for real partnership in marriage, home, and work.

Sandberg mentions various barriers to real partnership at home that I have seen and experienced myself. She also suggests ways to overcome the barriers. I wonder if you…

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5 Kinds of Leaders to Avoid

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. They are male and female; they come from all races, nationalities and walks of life. There are bad, good and great leaders. We find them at all levels and in all organizations. Some hold positions while others influence informally. All leadership requires character. In the past, much discussion... Continue Reading →

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