To become better leaders, it is often helpful to look at others successes, as well as their downfalls. Looking at the root of leadership affliction brings us to a study of emotions. Today we will take a look at how emotional dynamics impact leadershi ...
Goldilocks, Porcupines, and Chameleons, Part 3B: Uncovering The Chameleon Leader
In our last segment, we pointed out how a chameleon leader may come across as a wise and discerning person, when in reality, a chameleon leader is flexible to a fault, making inappropriate accommodations to the people and circumstances around them. ...
Goldilocks, Porcupines & Chameleons – Part 1B: Inner Core & Outer Ring Connection
In our last blog we discussed the three circles that a leader operates within: the non-negotiable, unchanging inner core and his or her contextually generated attitudes, decisions and actions. The leadership challenge is to keep the inner core and ou ...
Leadership By Magical Thinking
The announcement of a new tomorrow is necessary to begin the journey to the future. But it is just the beginning. The vision must not only be widely understood and passionately embraced. If it is to be genuinely transforming, it must be effective ...
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, ...