Research indicates that even among the most gifted scientists, athletes or performers, more than a decade of intense training and preparation is required before achieving a world-class level of performance. Two very different individuals and thei ...
The Genius Of Persistence: Part 2
It’s a common fallacy that great endeavors are accomplished with effortless grace—that the talent, gifting and genius of some people is so great, and the opportunities so many, that outcomes are achieved “all at once” with little effort. ...
The Genius Of Persistence: Part 1
Thirtieth president of the United States Calvin Coolidge earned a reputation for being honest, direct, and hardworking. Coolidge honored persistence with a plaque in his office.Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not, ...
A Case Study On A Flawed Visionary: Part 3: Lessons Learned
In this three-part series, we have been discussing the leadership style of Bob Pierce, founder of World Vision. The same emotional dynamics that led Pierce to start World Vision eventually led to his downfall as its leader. In fact, Pierce described ...
A Case Study On A Flawed Visionary: Part 2
Pierce was a catalyst for change in others, even on a remarkable scope and scale, yet he resented and resisted any attempt by others to make even the smallest change in his personal or professional life. He was driven to meet the needs of a world, es ...
A Case Study On A Flawed Visionary: Part 1
In our book, The Art of Virtue-Based Transformational Leadership, Jim & I discuss a leadership model that inspires us to lead from the heart of character. True transformation happens not because of leadership skill, but because of ...