I recently have had the privilege of getting to know several leaders who come from different ethnic cultures. Our organization has identified a group of current leaders who have the qualities and potential to lead at ten times their current scope of leadership. For the next two years they will be involved in leadership development... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Actual Travel Complaints
Thomas Cook travel agency occasionally receives ridiculous complaints from dissatisfied customers. Here are my favorites: "On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food." "We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were... Continue Reading →
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 →
Top 11 Favorite Books of 2011
Books are a great way to learn. They spark new ideas. I have always enjoyed reading and learning. Being in the Masters in Global Leadership program at Azusa Pacific University has challenged and stimulated my learning this year. Here are my top 11 reads for 2011: The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of... Continue Reading →
Intercultural Competencies for Global Leaders
Globalization has created a culturally diverse and interconnected world. Individuals and organizations are faced with challenging demands and increased complexity. To make sense of and lead effectively in today’s’ world, individuals need to master core competencies, especially as they face collective challenges in multicultural teams and organizations. A competency is more than knowledge and skills.... Continue Reading →