I hear a lot about the differences between leadership and management. Some people perceive management as being overly focused on details and objectives, while leadership is more inspirational and motivating. Some people seem to think that managers push pencils, while leaders talk about values and vision. I have heard people say that someone needs to […]
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The first six months of this year end tonight. We are halfway to next year. What have the first six months of the year been like for you? What experiences have you shared since January? What has surprised you, pleasantly and otherwise? What have you gained, and what have you left along the way? How
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Leadership is about recognizing that you are a leader. I work with people who have deep passion to be leaders. They value leadership and helping people work together well. Some of them are desperately seeking leadership; many of them want to become better leaders. The people with the deepest desire for leadership in their lives
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Leadership is one step at a time. It is easy for me to get ahead of myself. I want to see the whole picture, work out all the details, identify all of the potential challenges, and solve all of the problems before I begin. I want to play the game several moves ahead. My analytical
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Each of us is on a voyage of discovery. Each of us is sailing into uncharted waters, seeking a destination which often feels uncertain. We face challenges and obstacles, and are at the mercy of the winds and the waves. Even more daunting is that we are each making our way alone. We start from
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The best article of clothing I own right now is a sweatshirt. I do not remember how many years we have shared. The ends of the sleeves, the collar, and the bottom of the shirt are all fraying. My shirt was once black, but is now quite faded. We have a close relationship, which has included
Some people tell me that their leadership is about putting out fires. They feel like they rush around reacting to crisis situations and people, that they never have time to do anything deeper. For me, leadership is much more about starting and spreading fires than putting them out. I believe in fire. Fire is power,
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Leadership is an intimate relationship. Leadership is not about telling people what to do. Leaders do not live on a separate plane from the people they lead, sending them directions and motivation from a safe distance. Leaders do not manipulate people into doing what they want them to do. Leadership is not about image, or
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I spend my life supported and shaped by spiritual community. It has grown and changed, as I have, and has been with me as long as I can remember. My spiritual community has taught me a great deal. It has given me precious gifts, including opportunities to struggle and work my way through my own
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Leadership is about not being defeated. Being a leader is about how I perceive challenges. Are they obstacles that threaten to derail my leadership, or are they opportunities to learn and grow? The leaders who inspire me are people who embrace challenges. They see them not as obstacles to be overcome, but as experiences that
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