The Magical Trio of Leadership
Regardless of the team you have or the organization you lead, strive to reach a stage of clarity about your vision that includes these three focuses: Aiming for excellence People are growing The world is impacted Spend your time and effort to create such an organization, hiring people and expecting the following from them: “If […]
A Story of Becoming: Where Marketing Must Start
For me, the word marketing has long been associated with a medley of angst, vexation, and exacerbation. Starting my professional journey as a physician, I just wanted to do a good job. I did not want to concern myself with creating ads, billboards, and flaunting my successes on social media. But my view of marketing […]
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 […]
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 […]
I?m Asking Your Opinion, Not Giving You My Authority
We must be clear that when we ask for?advice, we are not giving away?our authority. When we seek consensus, we are not forfeiting our right to the final word. The best way to?lead is with?gentleness, and that’s what I practice. However, that only works when?everyone is clear who has the final authority. I learned the […]
Wise Words from Uncle John
I am an uncle. I have seven beautiful nieces and nephews ranging in age from 3 to 14. I am learning what a?brief opportunity we have to make a lasting impact?on the children in our lives. It?is a?powerful lesson about family leadership I gleaned?from an amazing man I just met, Uncle John. If you have […]
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 […]
Four Types of Leadership: Defining the Dynamics
Leadership is a more than just being a good person and touching people’s lives. And while we must do those things too, at its core leadership is about taking a group of people great places like a coach who leads a team of basketball players to victory. What if you don’t have a team, can […]
Two Powerful Principles of Leadership
There are many high points?in leadership. And the best of these moments involve people: a leader who finally moves up to the next level, a relationship that keeps getting better, or a team who simply gets it. Likewise, there are many low points?in leadership. And the worst of these moments also involve people: a person […]
Three Essential Ingredients for Leading Anyone
There are three essential ingredients for leading anyone. Anytime I have forsaken them, my leadership has fallen flat. Let me share them with you. Go to Their World My natural tendency is to lead people from my own position. I want people to come to my world, to meet me where I am. Follow me, […]