Yesterday was the 5oth Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I remember sitting on my dad's lap in our small living room, hearing the news and watching the funeral. It was a sad moment in our history. Here are some quotes from JFK on leadership. Live Well: Physical fitness is not only... Continue Reading →
Terry gives a great summary of a discussion we have been having with leaders around the world in our Masters in Global Leadership class.
This 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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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 →
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 →
On this day 150 years ago, Confederate and Union troops engaged in the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg took place July 1-3, 1863 and claimed 51,000 souls. I have walked the battlefield, and it is indeed hallowed ground. I was invited to Gettysburg by my good friends Jay and... Continue Reading →
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