Thought For The Week: How Would You Have Answered?
Speaking at a conference last week, I had the opportunity to ask a room full of about eighty people the following question: Are you living an extraordinary life? Of the eighty, only about six people raised their hands. To the rest I then asked: What's the difference...
An Underused, Essential Tool for Leadership
This blog may read as trite at first, but I assure you it’s not. It’s an essential behavioral tool for your journey as a leader. That tool is this: Smile! Hear me out! Smiling breaks down more barriers and opens up more doors than any other tool in your toolbox....
Thought for the Week
As I travelled more than 5,000 miles over two weeks meeting and visiting with family old and new for our summer vacation, I came across this quote from Alice Walker and found it quite inspiring. Have you ever found yourself powerless? Hmmm, could this be the reason?...
Leaders MUST Be Able to S.A.I.L.
A point you may have heard me mention at one time or another is the need for leaders to S.A.I.L. That is: Situationally Adjust, Inspire and Learn! Like a sailboat needs wind, opposition, and challenge to sail, so do leaders. Our job as leaders is not to create a...
Thought For The Week: Forbes On Leadership
I discovered a really fascinating list on Forbes: 100 of the Best Quotes on Leadership. Some of them I agree with, some of them I don't, but it's definitely worth checking out. One of my favorites: "There are three essentials to leadership: humility, clarity and...
Your Leadership is YOURS
Leadership comes FROM you. Whether or not you’re a “leader” isn’t something bestowed upon you by someone with authority. It’s bestowed upon you by YOU. It can’t be granted like a degree or a certificate. Position, title… that can be granted. But can’t we all...
Thought For The Week: Conduct Vs. Language
Have you ever noticed, if someone has to tell you what they are - they aren't? Yeah, me too. "Conduct is more convincing than language." - 18th Century Cleric, John Woolman
Chandler's Smile: A Lesson In Authenticity
It’s an issue plaguing many an emerging (and current) leader: the issue of authenticity. How do you behave when you’re “on” as a leader versus when you’re “off”? Are you different people? For those of you who were fans of Friends, you’ll probably remember the...
Thought For The Week: Building Your Future
The choices you make today will build your future--starting with the very next moment!
Too Bad You Won't
Are you here to lead an extraordinary life? I ask because Jacques Cousteau once said: "If you have the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, you have no right to keep it to yourself.” The instant I read that quote I couldn't help but see the most important, the...
