Last blog I shared 4 early warning signs about narcissism in my own life and leadership. Here are 7 practices I have learned to keep a tender heart and avoid my natural tendency to become self-absorbed: 1. Be a continual learner. I need to stay humble and hungry to learn, especially from and with others.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Dan Allender states it simply, “If you’re a leader, you’re in the battle of your life.” [1] When my wife and I accepted the job as national leaders in an organization, our boss commented that it would be a couple of the hardest years of our life. I am not sure if his comment was because... Continue Reading →
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 →
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