There have been times when I have known exactly what kind of leader I wanted to be. Someday, I will be a leader who is able to draw on the best qualities of Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, and Chris Christie. With more practice, I will lead like a combination of Hillary Clinton, Julia Child, and […]
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My friend Rachel Borsch appreciates the value of introspection and reflection, especially for leaders. She is a deep, clear thinker who incorporates introspection into her daily life, and who recognizes the tangible benefits of reflection for leaders. Rachel is a Human Resources advisor who works with people on issues related to healthy spiritual diversity and
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Leadership is about making choices. The choices we make in the United States today will decide who will lead and represent us in the near future. Today is a big day for choices. We will elect the President and Vice President for the next four years, the members of the House of Representatives for the
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Leadership is about dealing with challenges. Some challenges are nearly overwhelming, like a hurricane hundreds of miles across. Some challenges are smaller, like the barking dog next door, the person who really gets on your nerves, the final detail that stands between you and a mutually beneficial agreement. The one thing that all challenges share
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I love a good story. The stories I love the most are about security and risk. People leave somewhere safe and secure, taking risks and making new discoveries. Accepting the challenge, leaving where we are comfortable, taking the risk is how we learn and grow. Some of the stories are about physical journeys. People leave
I used to believe that knowing was much more important than learning, especially for a leader. Learning by Studying I saw leaders as people who had the right answers and shared them with other people. If I wanted to be a leader, I needed to find the answers so I would not be found wanting.
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Each of us is making a pilgrimage, and each day is a pilgrimage within our pilgrimage. Our pilgrimages, and our days, are filled with single steps. Each of our days is filled with conscious, deliberate decisions to take steps. Some of those steps continue the well-worn paths we are following. Some steps ask us to
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Jennifer Alhasa is a great friend. She is strong and courageous, and appreciates the value of leading with love. Jennifer is smart and insightful, and has the heart and perseverance to learn the deep lessons that come with overcoming an intimidating challenge like cancer. Jennifer has an amazing smile and an excellent laugh. She has
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I work with people who get to a point in their lives where they ask questions. They may accomplish the goals they have set for themselves, or arrive at the moment of their dreams, and still feel unsettled. They may believe that they have the right answers, and still feel empty. They may be surrounded
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Leadership is about finding your balance. It is more than sorting through all the things that demand your attention. It is more than addressing conflicts and working out reasonable compromises. It is more than finding an efficient path through competing options and desires. Leadership is about balance that encompasses the full spectrum of different perspectives.
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