Healthy Leaders Are Restless Seekers
Five words that will transform anyone’s life: “Seek and you shall find,” spoken by Jesus of Nazareth. We understand these words to refer to spiritual truths. But they are true in any area of life in which we need answers. What kind of seeking is required? Restless seeking. Below, I will to share how a leadership […]
When an Issue Arises, Admit It
Leaders make a huge mistake when problems arise, but they act as if there?is no issue. Ignoring a matter does not make it go away. People know. We must be as transparent as possible, as quickly as possible, for two reasons. An issue arose. I was recently at Exchange, a high-impact three-day leadership experience, hosted […]
Lessons from General George Washington
Few historical figures are uniformly praised and lauded for their leadership acumen like George Washington. Much has been recorded about?his leadership. This is what historian Ron Chernow said of President Washington in a recent TV interview: ?There were probably other generals who from a strategic standpoint were superior. But while the other generals were jockeying […]
When Everyone Knows You Are Angry, But You
It is sad and somewhat comical. Someone gets really livid. But when challenged about why they are so upset, they snap?right back, ?I am not angry!? When everyone knows you are angry except you, you’ve got problems. I want to talk to you today about how to control our emotions. We Must Be Aware of […]
People Know What’s Inside
If your raw thoughts and feelings literally scrolled across a screen on your forehead, what would it read? Would it say, “I am so annoyed at you right now!” Or, “What an idiot…” Or, “I can’t believe I ended up with this person.” As a leader, if your thoughts and feelings were displayed on your […]
Do You Hate Confrontation?
When I ask leaders why they avoid talking to people in the face of difficulty, they often say, ?I just?don?t like confrontation.? When?leaders avoid confrontation at all costs, they will have problems with their teams and organizations. We all know we need to do it. But?no one?tells themselves, “I can’t wait to be obnoxious and […]
Do It Anyway
As I look over my life, I?ve got to admit, sometimes I get scared. I hesitate. I lose focus. I run out of momentum and the desire to keep pushing forward.?Have you ever felt that way??Many times as leaders we give up. And sometimes, we don’t even realize we have. If you lack courage, it’s […]
Are You Prepared for the Worst?
Tomorrow is not promised. Last week, a loyal patient of mine came to see me at the clinic. I have known her for over five years, but I haven’t seen her in seven months. She was visibly upset. She was healthy the last time I saw her. But, now she is dying. Malignant cervical cancer. […]
Become a Leader Others Want to Come Alongside
Leadership at its essence is about becoming a person whom others want to come alongside. If successful, capable people?don’t want to join me for whatever reason, I have failed in my leadership. So my personal goal is to daily?become a better human being and leader, to?become more and more the kind of person others want […]
Are You a Micromanager?
President Theodore Roosevelt said, ?The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.? Today, I’d like to share with you how to improve your leadership?by getting out of your people’s way. One […]