Decision-Making Is Not Easy
Sometimes we reflect on our actions and wonder how we would've reacted had someone told us the same thing or done the same thing. In decision-making, we are not allowed…
Thick Skin?
Thick skin? During a recent interview with a friend and prior colleague, I posed two questions I had asked several others. What is leadership? And, What do leaders do? At…
Perhaps the ugly side?
We began a discussion earlier about saying "no." We also discussed how important it is or was to take care of yourself. If there is one thing I am sure…
Self-discipline, Self-leadership, SELF
Are you taking care of yourself? Truly leading yourself?
Is it Really Inspiration?
Reading and researching various experts’ ideas led me to this question. Is leadership really inspiration? Why do people follow you? Is it because they see you and feel inspired? Which…
Is “No.” acceptable for a leader?
As a leader, you want to provide as much support as you can to your people. You want them to have everything they need to be successful. However, at what…
Oops! My Bad! Weaknesses and Mistakes.
I think by now, you can at least see that I don’t believe any of us are perfect. We all make mistakes, and we all say or do something that…
Promotion or demotion? It’s up to you.
Background John Kottor in “What Leaders Really Do,” argued that leadership requires motivating and inspiring - appealing to basic but often untapped human needs, values, and emotions. My old boss…
Is Leadership Really as Simple as 101?
I think we can easily argue that leadership is not a simple term. It holds several implications. However, we see it everywhere. Some examples are good, solid, and reliable. On…