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 →
The legend of Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl
Yesterday my wife, Terry and I took a group of friends to climb Izta. It was a beautiful sunny day. We climbed in snow almost the entire 10 hour hike to 16,033 feet, just below "the knees". It was a great adventure and challenge. Climbing a mountain is a colorful metaphor for life and leadership.... Continue Reading →
7 Practices to Relieve Leadership Loneliness
Loneliness: It has been said, “It is lonely at the top, but at least you eat better.” For most of us, eating better is not enough. Allender’s (2006) fourth leadership challenge is to deal correctly with “the deep sense of isolation and loneliness” that leaders feel. If you have led, you have experienced loneliness. But... Continue Reading →
the Leader Impact-5 (the LI-5, v.1.1)
The LI-5 is Leader Impact-5: Live well, Love deeply, Lead courageously, Learn continuously and Leave a legacy. This is the first edition to summarize and highlight great insights in these 5 areas that I have read lately. Enjoy and learn with me. Live Well: Walking has tremendous benefits for health. Physical health: walking does not... Continue Reading →
9 Lifestyle Energy Drainers
One month last year, our electric bill came back very high. My secretary commented, “You are paying too high a price!” She suggested calling an electrician to come and check our connections to assure that no one was “stealing” energy from our house. It works the same way in our life. We end up paying... Continue Reading →
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