Leadership

Some people believe leadership is something intangible. They think some people have leadership while others do not. They perceive leadership as challenging to understand, a delicate balance of qualities and skills. They may not be able to measure leadership, but they think they know it when they see it. Some people are leaders while others are not. […]

There are people who prefer to hold meetings or give presentations in rooms with no windows. They think the absence of windows reduces distractions and helps people concentrate. They want people to look at images on a screen, or words on a board, not out a window. These people want to help people decide where to focus their

We are passionate about what we do, people around us, making a difference in the world. We care about being treated with justice and respect, getting what we deserve, finding satisfaction. We look for leaders who connect with us around our deeper passions. We want leaders to move and inspire us in ways we care about. We are

The first lesson I can remember learning about leadership was from playing a game. When you play Follow the Leader, one person is the leader. Everyone else lines up behind the leader, pays attention, and copies what the leader does. The lesson of the game is that leaders get to decide what happens. Follow the Leader does

Summer is rapidly coming to an end. Some schools have already started again for the “fall.” Many of us share the feeling that summer was just too short this year, over far too quickly. It is easy to understand if there are goals and projects we set for the summer that did not get completed.

The leaders who inspire me work to build organizations which develop leaders. They are passionate about finding and strengthening leadership in the people around them. They recognize the crucial effect the next generation of leaders will have on what they have done. The leaders who inspire me want their organizations to appreciate people’s potential. They want people to

We believe if someone is really good at doing something, they will make a living doing it. Professional has become synonymous with meeting high standards of performance. No one wants to be called unprofessional. Our perception of an amateur is someone who is not as skilled as a professional. Athletes who have gained renown as amateurs and turn professional

Much of leadership is about responsibility. We talk about leaders being in positions of responsibility. Leaders are often seen as responsible for the plans and actions they set in motion. Some people view being responsible as a positive trait. They expect people to meet a standard of responsible behavior. When a person is responsible, they would say they

We expect that leaders already know what they are talking about. We think we want our leaders to be steadfast and certain. We believe we are looking for leaders who know exactly where they are leading us. Leaders with new ideas who want to try new approaches can make us a little nervous. Who knows where we

Some leaders become great because they plan and prepare. Some become great because they are adaptable and flexible. Some leaders find their greatness in persistence and perseverance, overcoming all obstacles. Some find greatness in how they inspire the people around them. Some people become great leaders by being patient, while others find greatness in impatience.