The Obligation of Leadership

What is our obligation as leaders? Do we have one? Does our obligation change when our leadership is applied to ourselves, to others, or to the larger world? I don’t think so. I think the obligation is the same regardless of the recipient. The obligation of...

What Question Are You Avoiding?

At one of my recent Team Retreats, I asked the audience: What is the question you have most been avoiding? (team dynamics was the purpose of our day together).  It proved a powerful catalyst for the day’s work. What we find in most human interactions –...

The Lesson of the Moth

 This poem was written by Don Marquis, from the perspective of a fictional cockroach named Archy. Archy was a free verse poet in another life, and takes to writing on an old typewriter in an office building after everyone else has left. Being a cockroach, he can only...

Leaders Make Mistakes

Go ahead, make a mistake. I dare you! I double dog dare you! Forget that–I triple dog dare you!!! Maybe I should explain. I’m not talking about intentional mistakes made on purpose to cause harm or sabotage, I’m talking about real mistakes. Mistakes...

CVS: Conditional Values Syndrome

Are your values real, or are your values based on circumstances and the response you get? This is what I mean: Years ago, when I was in New York City, I was walking through the lobby of a high-rise. As I approached the door to leave, I could tell there was someone...

What is Your Greatest Fear in Leadership?

That fear could be the very window to your success. A perfect example would be my fear of public speaking. The truth of the matter is I, like most human beings (statistically speaking), feared public speaking more than death. When I signed up to study business and...