What if something as simple as fun could be the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better? I just watched this video from http://www.thefuntheory.com/. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMOQHsWfOB4 What if we applied the fun principle to our teaching and training? What if we used fun to change organizational culture? What making training fun is NOT: Fun... 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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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 →
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 →
Leaders continually communicate. We present ideas to set direction and introduce change. As spokespersons, we extend to others an opportunity to be involved in something that resonates with their own values; we communicate our ideas to influence others to join with us to accomplish mutual goals. We employ the influence skills of vision casting, strategy formulation,... Continue Reading →
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